Specialty Corn Contracting Agent

Ingredion Incorporated • Rayne, PA

6d • $102,100 - $136,167 • Remote

About The Position

The Specialty Corn Contracting Agent contracts specialty corn varieties directly with growers to support the Indianapolis plant, maintaining grain quality and functionality from the farm through plant delivery. The role manages the operational relationship with the Indianapolis manufacturing facility and represents Ingredion in the local agricultural community. It builds and maintains relationships with contract growers, seed companies, storage locations, and other business partners throughout the Indianapolis draw area. The position also supports farm-level compliance documentation, including TrueTrace and Sustainability requirements, and serves as the subject matter expert for the grower base using the BUSHEL App.

The agent develops specialty grain contracting and sourcing strategies, coordinates supply, storage, delivery, and logistics, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing and customer needs. The position contributes to grain quality and operational improvements, sustainability and agronomy initiatives, compliance audits, inventory and pricing reporting, and knowledge-sharing across Ingredion’s Specialty Grain organization. The role is remote in Indiana and requires regional travel to support grower, supplier, and plant relationships. It reports to the Director, Specialty Grain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in agribusiness, grain procurement, grain merchandising, agricultural operations, seed production, seed sales, or a related agricultural field.
• Knowledge of grain production, agricultural markets, grower relations, and supply chain management.
• Strong relationship-building skills with growers, suppliers, and key agricultural stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze supply and demand dynamics and develop sourcing recommendations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Ability to travel within the region to support grower, supplier, and plant relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual contracting plans for specialty grain programs, including NGM Waxy, WaxiPro, and Organic Waxy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance business demand, grain supply availability, and seed volume requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with growers, seed suppliers, and agricultural partners across the region.
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, supply reliability, and risk management.
• Monitor grain markets and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate potential supply risks.
• Coordinate grain delivery schedules and storage plans to support manufacturing requirements.
• Manage rail, barge, and container logistics as needed to support grain movement.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams on inventory reporting, grain pricing, and seed usage reporting.
• Support and administer grain management systems, including AgTech and grower-facing platforms.
• Develop contingency plans for production shortfalls, changing customer demand, or supply disruptions.
• Partner with Agronomy and Sustainability teams on research programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, including TrueTrace and NGM compliance programs.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to continuously improve grain quality and operational performance.
• Provide commercial and operational feedback to support seed development and agronomic initiatives.
• Participate in global agricultural forums and share best practices across Ingredion’s Specialty Grain organization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the grower base using the BUSHEL App.
• Travel within the region to support grower, supplier, and plant relationships.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with competitive company match
• May be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time