Buyer

Nutreco • Okotoks, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Buyer Location: Okotoks, AB Hours/Shift: 40 hours Vacancy Type: Replacement Why join us Get ready to Own your career as Buyer at Trouw Nutrition, Okotoks a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives us to support customers and ensure smooth operational flow. What you’ll do We are seeking a Commodity Buyer to support procurement operations for our mills across Western Canada. This role is responsible for sourcing agricultural commodities and building strong vendor relationships while navigating grain markets and supply dynamics.

Requirements

• 3 to 4+ years of experience working as Buyer in agricultural commodity
• Experience in commodity- grain buying with farms
• Experience in agri-business procurement, specifically grain buying
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, including grain futures and basis trading
• Proven experience working with farms and agricultural suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and negotiate effectively
• Strong analytical and market awareness skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred), supported by strong computer proficiency
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of animal by-products procurement (fats, oils, meat & bone meal) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Procure commodities for mill operations across Western Canada
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing suppliers, while identifying and onboarding new vendors
• Source and purchase agricultural products, including grains and agri-based commodities directly from farms
• Procure animal by-products, including fats, oils, and meat & bone meal
• Execute and manage basis contracts in alignment with market conditions
• Monitor and engage with the grain futures market to support purchasing decisions and risk management
• Ensure timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with business needs

Benefits

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed