Contract Grain Buyer

Contract Grain Buyer

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Lloydminster Saskatchewan
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Finance Management Price Analysis Scheduling Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Grain Purchaser is tasked with managing grain procurement and coordination to support ethanol production, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective feedstock supply. This role involves pricing analysis, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with production planning and operations teams. The position requires effective stakeholder management and adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. The Grain Purchaser also plays a key role in developing procurement strategies and maintaining accurate pricing data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute grain purchasing activities including pricing, contracting, and supply coordination
  • Maintain grain and DDGS pricing data aligned with marketing and finance inputs
  • Coordinate feedstock supply plans with production planning and operations teams
  • Support procurement strategy development and long-range planning initiatives
  • Complete and submit required regulatory reporting and renewals (e.g., Clean Fuel Regulations, Canadian Grains Commission)
  • Act as the primary site contact for grain vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Support daily grain marketing and procurement activities
  • Align feedstock availability with production targets in collaboration with operations

Key Skills:

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Degree or diploma in business, economics, agriculture, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in scheduling, logistics, or supply coordination
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in an operational environment
  • Knowledge of grain marketing, commodity markets, or agricultural operations
  • Experience with pricing analysis and market-based purchasing
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting in agriculture or energy sectors
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Effective stakeholder coordination and relationship management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Adaptability to changing operational requirements

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Lloydminster

Country: Canada

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

ROLE SUMMARY
The Grain Purchaser is responsible for executing grain procurement and coordination activities in support of ethanol production. The role ensures a consistent and cost-effective feedstock supply through pricing analysis, regulatory compliance, and alignment with production planning and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute grain purchasing activities including pricing, contracting, and supply coordination
• Maintain grain and DDGS pricing data aligned with marketing and finance inputs
• Coordinate feedstock supply plans with production planning and operations teams
• Support procurement strategy development and long-range planning initiatives
• Complete and submit required regulatory reporting and renewals (e.g., Clean Fuel Regulations, Canadian Grains Commission)
• Act as the primary site contact for grain vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support daily grain marketing and procurement activities
• Align feedstock availability with production targets in collaboration with operations

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensure sufficient and timely grain supply to meet production requirements
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of pricing calculations and reporting
• Align procurement activities with operational and financial objectives
• Adhere to company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Degree or diploma in business, economics, agriculture, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in scheduling, logistics, or supply coordination
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in an operational environment

PREFERRED
• Knowledge of grain marketing, commodity markets, or agricultural operations
• Experience with pricing analysis and market-based purchasing
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting in agriculture or energy sectors

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Effective stakeholder coordination and relationship management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear and professional communication
• Adaptability to changing operational requirements

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