Grain Procurement Manager (Bluffton)

Grain Procurement Manager - Farming

Location : Bluffton, IN or Yoder, IN

Compensation : $100,000 $130,000+

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Us

We are a fast-growing, multi-location grain company committed to operational excellence, strong farmer relationships, and strategic growth. With five locations across Northeast Indiana, we focus on delivering exceptional service, competitive market opportunities, and efficient logistics. We are seeking a highly skilled Head Grain Merchandiser to lead our merchandising strategy and team.

Position Overview

The Grain Procurement Manager will oversee all grain buying and selling decisions, develop merchandising strategies, manage risk, and lead a multi-site team. This role requires strong market knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to execute decisions in a fast-moving environment. Some travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all grain procurement / merchandising activities, including buying, selling, hedging, and position management.
• Develop and communicate daily / seasonal merchandising strategies.
• Manage and oversee the direct-ship program, ensuring competitive bids and efficient execution.
• Set and adjust DP rates, basis levels, discount schedules, and freight spreads.
• Work closely with farmers, end-users, and commercial partners to maintain strong relationships and optimize margins.
• Identify and source backhauls and freight opportunities to improve logistics efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a merchandising, logistics, and scale team across five operational locations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract integrity, and risk-management procedures.
• Monitor market conditions, futures, spreads, crop quality, and supply-and-demand factors to make informed decisions.
• Coordinate with accounting and operations to ensure accurate settlements and smooth execution.
• Represent the company at industry meetings, customer visits, and vendor engagements (some travel required).

Qualifications

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Preferred :

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