[Hiring] Grain Originator @Bunge

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Grain Originator to join our Origination team, covering East Anglia. The position will be home based and can be based in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

As a Grain Originator, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with arable farmers across East Anglia, purchasing grain, oilseeds and pulses, and supporting the delivery of Bunge's commercial objectives. Working closely with traders and colleagues across the business, you will play a key role in sourcing agricultural commodities while providing exceptional service and support to our grower network.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from growers in line with pricing guidance from the Trading team.
• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with arable farmers across East Anglia.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Accurately enter and maintain contracts within the company's ERP system.
• Gather and track market and grower information to support daily negotiations.
• Operate within agreed gross margin targets and budgets.
• Support commodity traders in sourcing products, resolving contract disputes and managing contracts.
• Assist in managing relationships with third-party agents procuring grain on behalf of the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Origination, Trading and Execution to ensure the best outcomes for the business and customers.
• Represent Bunge at farm visits, industry meetings, customer events and agricultural shows.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and perform under pressure.
• Team-oriented approach with strong collaboration skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

• Understanding of arable farming and UK agricultural markets.
• Knowledge of AIC and FOSFA contracts.
• Educated to A-Level standard or above, ideally degree qualified.
• Previous experience within grain trading, agricultural procurement, commodity markets or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection.
• Private healthcare (following qualifying period).
• The opportunity to work for a leading global agribusiness with strong career development prospects.