Farm Buyer

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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong commercial awareness, relationship-building skills and an interest in the agricultural sector.,

• 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.
  
  Essential Skills & Experience
• 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.
Desirable Skills & Experience
• 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.
  
  BUNGE is a leading agribusiness solutions company with the talent, expertise and technology to advance the industry. Through our global footprint, diversified agricultural network and strong market access, we connect farmers to consumers and deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
The Bunge UK business has been operating for almost 60 years and is a major participant in the UK grain, feed and biofuel markets. With strategically located storage and port facilities across the country, we provide efficient and reliable supply chain solutions while supporting growers with valuable market intelligence and commercial opportunities., At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core, If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge


• 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.