Buyer

Role Overview

What You Will Do

• Procure commodities for mill operations across Western Canada.
• Manage existing supplier relationships and identify and onboard new vendors.
• Source and purchase grains and agri-based commodities directly from farms.
• Procure animal by-products including fats, oils, and meat and bone meal.
• Execute and manage basis contracts in alignment with market conditions.
• Monitor grain futures markets to support purchasing decisions and risk management.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with business needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 to 4 years of experience as a buyer in agricultural commodities, including grain buying from farms.
• Experience in agri-business procurement, specifically grain buying.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, grain futures, and basis trading.
• Proven experience working with farms and agricultural suppliers.
• Knowledge of animal by-products procurement is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and negotiate effectively.