Grain Procurement Specialist

Job overview

The Grain Procurement Specialist is an onsite role in Upper Sandusky, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Kalmbach Feeds’ Purchasing Team and contributes to sourcing ingredients for animal feed manufacturing. The role purchases grain from area farmers, manages supplier relationships and contracting strategies, and responds to market changes. It helps ensure the company can source ingredients that meet nutritional needs while managing inventory and supporting production.

What you'll do

• Purchase grain from area farmers for feed manufacturing
• communicate with farm customers about market factors and opportunities
• identify potential suppliers, sources, and ingredients
• develop, manage, and sell contracting strategies
• track contracts and positions accurately
• manage supplier relationships and customer needs
• coordinate with Nutrition, Sales, Pricing, Marketing, and Production.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grain procurement

purchasing

grain markets

supplier relationships

futures market

contract management

inventory management

animal feed

kalmbach feeds

upper sandusky oh

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• three weeks paid time off in the first year
• company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement plans
• life coach
• access to company condo.

Why this role

Requires understanding of grain markets and futures mechanisms, including futures, options, basis, and spreads. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) match; three weeks of first-year paid time off; disability and life insurance; reimbursement plans; and access to a company condo in Fort Myers.

About the employer

Kalmbach Feeds Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Animal Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.