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We are searching for Grain Purchaser Coordinator.This position will be based in Saskatchewan. Purchaser will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the relationships of existing and new key account with growers and brokers internationally. Purchaser will be accountable for Profit and Loss as per contract.Purchaser must understand Agricultural market needs to create value added solutions for buyers.
Responsibilities:
Weekly Purchasing projects
Establish and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures
Establish, build, and maintain relationships with all key farmers, brokers and suppliers
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms
Review and resolve any discrepancies with invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues
Provide projections to Leadership Team or key buyers to ensure product availability on a timely basis
Experience/Qualifications:
5+ years leading in grain purchasing
Demonstrated supervisory experience spanning multiple sites and projects
Experience and ability to develop key accounts and negotiate/communicate effectively with farmers
Experienced with Rail Law, CGC rules, EDC policies and grading tables.
Experience in Agricultural trading.
Business financial management acumen (ability to understand the cost drivers for each product/process and identify Best Business Practice/benchmark performance)
Strong working knowledge with KPI and ERP software preferred
Amazing communications and relationship building skills along with the aptitude to influence and assist growers in making decisions
Compensation:
Salary, Commission, Full benefits, Relocation assistance, Car allowance.
Thank you for your interest.
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Type of Purchasing Experience
- Raw materials
Specific Skills
- Review quotations
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Establish delivery schedules
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Consult with suppliers
- Award contracts or recommend contract awards
- Assess requirements of establishment
Work Setting
- Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS Word
- Excel
- Electronic Mail
- Dbase
- Computer terminal
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