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Olymel is seeking a Manager of Grain Procurement for its expanding Western Canada Hog Production Sector located in Humboldt, SK.
This position will have ultimate oversight of the Companys grains, pulses and feed ingredient procurement for 380,000 tonnes of feed production at 15 on-farm and 5 commercial scale mills in western Canada.
Enjoy the benefits of living in a small city one hour out of Saskatoon while working for a large and growing company with opportunities for advancement.
General Responsibilities:
Develop and implement grain buying strategies
Set offer prices and purchasing targets
Build relationships with key suppliers including producers, brokers and grain companies
Develop and manage contracting opportunities
Ensure an uninterrupted supply of ingredients to all locations
Lead procurement staff
Relevant Skills and Attributes:
Experience in the grain procurement or feed manufacturing industries
Superior organizational skills
Thorough understanding of logistics
Ability to prioritize workload and respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Good understanding of prairie agriculture
Familiar with grading systems and grain quality parameters
Good computer literacy, especially with Excel
Good communication skills
Proven leadership abilities
Team player
A degree is Agriculture or relevant business discipline is an asset