Grain Buyer

About the role

The Lucas Group is recruiting an experienced Grain Buyer for its client, a global agrifood business specialising in pulses, grains and specialty crops. Based in Horsham, the role covers the Wimmera/Western VIC region and involves timely, cost-effective and professional grain buying, receival and related logistics. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage long-term relationships with growers and suppliers
• Develop and execute grain procurement strategies
• Monitor markets, crop forecasts, supply and pricing to identify opportunities
• Coordinate supply, logistics, storage and receivals
• Work closely with the QA, Operations and Export teams
• Represent the company at grower, industry and regional events

Required profile

• Knowledge of grain markets, pricing and contracting
• Desire to grow commodity trading experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for agriculture and working with growers and suppliers
• Full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 - $130,000 plus superannuation, based on experience
• Fully maintained work vehicle, phone and laptop
• Exposure to the commercial and export side of the business and to grain buying across Victoria
• An established team with strong grower and industry relationships

To apply, submit your resume online through the recruiter. For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter by reference GL11572.