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Description

TW Commodities a division of ETG Commodities Inc. is looking for a Grain Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and within a team environment, demonstrates sound decision-making aptitude and delivery of customer service excellence. They will be responsible for the overall development of the grain procurement, including the following:

** Build relationships directly with farmers and develop partnerships.

** Oversee and manage grain procurement for assign location.

** Responsible for negotiating and buying grain such as lentils, peas, flax seeds and specialty crop.

** Arrange for transportation, storage and processing of purchased product.

** Examines or tests crops to estimate their value, grade, and extent of dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds, and other dockage.

** Extracts samples and delivers to office for analysis and certification.

** Keeps daily records on kinds grades of grain received, prices paid, amount purchased, and amount in storage.

** Sends out daily reports to management of all offers and bids.

** Sends out weekly seeding, crop progress and harvest reports as well as market trend(s).

** Calculates market value bargains with sellers to obtain grain at favorable price.

** Work in Compliance with TW Commodities Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Employment Requirements:

** Degree in Agri-Business or other formal training preferred.

** 2 to 3 years of experience working within the grain marketing industry.

** Proficiency with grain purchasing and contract management required.

** Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work well as a team.

** Knowledge in word, excel and outlook and ability to learn new software applications required.

** Valid Driver's License