Commodity Buyer Agrarrohstoffe (gn)
Core
Develop procurement strategies, assess risks, and actively manage the purchasing of agricultural raw materials for various production sites.
Role type
Senior commodity buyer (agricultural raw materials)
Builds
Procurement strategies and supply chain for production sites
Domain
Agriculture / Commodity Trading
Required skills
Market analysis, risk assessment, strategic planning, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, financial analysis
Preferred skills
English (fluent), additional foreign languages, travel readiness
Technologies
International commodity exchanges, market data platforms
Responsibilities
Responsible for purchasing and arbitrage of agricultural raw materials for various production sites; Continuously analyze national and international raw material markets to derive purchasing decisions; Develop and implement procurement strategies independently; Manage engagements, assess risks, and take over risk management in raw material purchasing; Observe and analyze international futures exchanges continuously and develop appropriate trading and purchasing strategies; Prepare price developments and market information for the sales department; Maintain existing supplier relationships and continuously build a capable international supplier network; Work with logistics, quality management, and sales for optimal raw material supply; Actively participate in cross-departmental projects and support the development of existing processes; Undertake national and international business trips after successful onboarding