Grain Buyer

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Grain Buyer  North Battleford, SK

KIT Recruitment is hiring a Grain Buyer for a growing agribusiness specializing in lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other specialty crops serving domestic and international markets.

Based in North Battleford, SK, this hybrid role combines sourcing strategy, negotiation, market intelligence, and relationship management. This is a market-facing opportunity for someone who understands how grain moves from farm gate to customer.

Details
$80,000$90,000 based on experience
Performance bonus
RBC Group Benefits
Travel allowance
3 weeks' vacation
Hybrid, MondayFriday
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing relationships with producers, suppliers, brokers, elevators, and processors
Negotiate purchases of lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other commodities
Maintain procurement records including pricing, grades, inventory, volumes, and contracts
Source grain to meet domestic and international customer requirements
Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules
Prepare daily bid/offer summaries
Monitor crop conditions, harvest progress, and market trends
Qualifications
Degree in Ag-Business or related field preferred
2+ years of grain procurement, commodity trading, or agricultural sourcing experience
Established network within the grower, elevator, or ag-commodity market
Experience with grain contracts, purchasing platforms, and inventory systems
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting systems
Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Willing to travel regionally and occasionally internationally (less than 10%)