Position: Grain Buyer Reports to: Supply Chain Manger

We are looking for a Grain Buyer to join our Supply Chain team! Our Buyer will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.

Opportunities

In this role, you will be involved in purchasing organic grains from local and international suppliers that meet our quality standards. You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and farmers. You must have sound project management skills to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. You will also be involved with procurement process including PO’s, inventory management, contract negotiations, new supplier approvals and process improvement.

This role will give you the opportunity to build cross functional relationships internally and externally to the business. You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team who has a direct impact on the product through purchasing as well as drive new initiatives and contribute in a meaningful way!

Here Is Who You Are…

Drive & motivation

You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree Organic Foods
You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities
You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up
You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field

Character & Abilities

You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment
You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently
You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities
You are professional and solutions-oriented

Knowledge & skills

You have experience with lean manufacturing practices
You are detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
You have intermediate Excel skills
You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Experience

You have proven experience as a Grain Buyer or in a similar purchasing role
You have 3-5 years of sourcing and buying experience
Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Nice-to-Have

You have experience purchasing food ingredients
You have some co-packing experience
You have post-secondary education in supply chain management, Agriculture or business

things you will do…

Source and purchase organic grains that meet our quality standards
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and farmers to ensure a steady supply
Visit farms and meet with farmers to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships
Monitor market trends, prices, and supply/demand factors to make informed purchasing decisions
Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best prices and terms, as well as track contracts with brokers or suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support
Manage grain logistics to ensure timely and efficient delivery and storage of purchased grains
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure all grains meet regulatory and company standards
Maintain thorough documentation and records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions
Provide regular reports and forecasts to management regarding market conditions and procurement strategies
Other Supply Chain related duties may be assigned

Other…

May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires
Ability to travel as needed to visit farms, suppliers, and attend industry events

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