Job Description

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Trouw Nutrition is hiring\xe2\x80\xa6 Senior Buyer-Agri Commodities to join our team in Okotoks, AB

In this role, you will be responsible for agri-commodities availability and procurement, risk management, cash strategy and will primarily support Alberta. You will demonstrate commitment, ambition and passion to deliver short- and long-term success through collaboration entrepreneurial spirit, innovative practices and strategic response to internal and external changes.

A DAY IN THE LIFE of our Senior Buyer-Agri Commodities

You have a keen understanding of commodity futures markets. We count on your experience and market expertise to continuously review and analyze market trends and supply conditions; determine requirements and purchase of bulk commodities from line companies, grain producers, and brokers. Success is related to your familiarity with basis contracts, pricing rolling and overall management and your ability to problem solve quickly and thoroughly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain/manage vendor contracts and negotiation of new purchase agreements for commodities

• Present commodity market updates to customers, senior management team & sales staff
• Work with key customers on opportunity sales of commodities

• Further develop & execute direct grain buying strategy for Alberta and British Columbia
• Maximize profits by providing innovative solutions

• Continuously review and analyze market trends and supply conditions to assist with inventory management; Forecasts commodity usages in conjunction with stakeholders

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in procurement management in the agri-commodity markets;
• Knowledge of procurement management using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture or Business is an asset
• Familiar with logistics and logistical challenges; understanding of logistics (rail, truck, and container)
• Experience in the agricultural community is an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

You bring a strategic business sense, a driven entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work with a collaborative team style. You also have a demonstrated willingness and drive to improve and grow the business with a keen sense of profit accountability.

• Strong sense of accountability, responsibility and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, and numerical ability
• Possess leadership quality that others will embrace; lead by the example
• Good organization skills, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, manage priorities, and multi-task
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and an ERP system.

WE TAKE GREAT CARE OF OUR TEAM through our commitment to continuous learning, supportive team and an attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health, dental, vision package and retirement benefits!

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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