Grain Buyer

Our client has an immediate full-time permanent opportunity available for a Grain Buyer in Regina

Responsibilities:

• Successfully examine/ tests crops to estimate their value, grade, and extent of dirt, burrs, hulls, seeds etc
  

• Successfully build relationships with customers/farmers as well as develop partnership
    

• Responsible for managing grain procurement in an effective manner.
  

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

• Responsible for extracting samples and delivers to office for analysis and certification.
      

• Effectively keep 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.
      

• Responsible for sending out weekly seeding, crop progress and harvest reports as well as market trends.
      

• Successfully calculate market value bargains with sellers to obtain grain at favorable price.
  
  
  Qualifications:

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

• Experience with grain purchasing and contract management required.
      

• Strong knowledge in word, excel and outlook.
      

• Valid Driver's License

Please email your resume recruit@lakesearchgroup.com