Grain Buyer

Description

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to "make markets" and fulfill our mission of nourishing the world, safely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement, contracting and transportation of pulses, grain and other products.

• Assist with logistics that may include off site storage at other locations.

• Buying products for any of the regions locations as the opportunity arises.

• Work with producers on seed decisions, sales, and logistics of same.

• Work with other CGI employees and producers to forecast seed demand.

• Gather local price and crop information and forward it on to the team.

• Work with the processing facilities managers to ensure they have the product needed to support production schedules.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced, dynamic market environment. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educations and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to five years grain handling experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language and Computer Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as company procedures and manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other employees. Computer literate and keyboard skills are necessary.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure (bushels, short tons, metric tons and CWT) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ten-key by touch is recommended.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits

• Company paid life insurance and disability

• Flexible spending plans

• Employee assistance program

• 401K retirement savings plan

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer