Originator

Procures grain and establishes supplier relationships while supporting the goals and objectives of the commodities group and the Company.

• Purchases feedstock as required with a focus on direct farmer purchases.
• Establishes relationships with area producers through consistent communications and farm visits.
• Assists with updating a database of competitor bids, discount schedules, and receiving hours.
• Assists with maintaining a regional corn supply / demand estimate.
• Communicates grain contract types offered and recommends a contract type to meet the needs of individual farmers.
• Enters purchase contracts into grain accounting system.
• Participates in weekly origination update meetings with SA team members.
• Organizes/leads commodity market update meetings with farmers.
• Organizes/leads sustainability program information sessions with farmers.
• Participates in daily plant operations meetings.
• Gains knowledge of a minimum of two trade areas and plant operations.
• Establishes strong working relationship with Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and QA/QC Lab Manager
• Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher-level degree) in Agriculture Economics or a business-related curriculum required.
• A minimum of three years of origination experience or experience in a similar role required.

This position does not offer sponsorship. Only individuals who are US Citizens or green card holders are eligible to apply.