Delareyville: Grain Procurer

About the Role

The Grain Procurer role at a growing maize milling company in Delareyville is a critical position that requires an experienced campaigner to maximize returns while maintaining competitive pricing. The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for ensuring sustainable supply of grain to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement grain procurement strategies and pricing models
• Analyse grain market trends, as well as seasonal and geographical market characteristics
• Do forecasting
• Cost efficient procurement of grain
• Networking and negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Safex trading
• Risk management
• Predict and capture opportunities in future markets, while limiting risk exposure
• Liaising and establishing long term relationships with role players in the industry

Requirements

• B-degree in Agriculture, or related qualification
• In-depth knowledge of and at least 8 years’ relevant experience of the maize industry
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical abilities
• Knowledge of supply-demand economics
• Ability to negotiate favourable contracts
• Ability to respect market directions and handle the pressure of market positions
• Knowledge of Safex trading

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (none mentioned in original)

Salary & Benefits

• No information mentioned