[Hiring] Specialty Corn Contracting Agent @Ingredion Incorporated

Role Description

As a Specialty Corn Contracting Agent, reporting to the Director, Specialty Grain, you will contract specialty corn varieties directly with growers supporting the Indianapolis plant while maintaining grain quality and functionality from the farm through plant delivery. You will manage the operational relationship with the Indianapolis manufacturing facility and represent Ingredion within the local agricultural community. This role is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with contract growers, seed companies, storage locations, and other key business partners throughout the Indianapolis draw area. You will also support compliance efforts by completing TrueTrace, Sustainability, and other farm-level documentation requirements, while serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for the grower base utilizing the BUSHEL App.

What You Will Do

• 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 strong relationships with growers, seed suppliers, and agricultural partners across the region.
• Develop sourcing strategies that 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 to address 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 closely 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Who You Are

• A relationship-focused professional who enjoys working directly with growers and agricultural partners.
• A proactive problem solver who can anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions.
• A strong collaborator who builds partnerships across operations, agronomy, finance, quality, and commercial teams.
• A self-starter who thrives in a remote environment and effectively manages multiple priorities.
• Passionate about agriculture, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.