Buyer Commodity

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Communication","Relationship building","Independent work"]

Source and manage physical grain supplies to support feed ingredient requirements. Execute spot and forward corn, soybeans, and wheat purchases, develop producer and supplier relationships, and maintain daily bids, contracts, and inventory. Monitor local and regional markets and coordinate shipments while executing hedge transactions and maintaining accurate position reporting. Represent Tyson at producer meetings and support continuous improvement in grain procurement and grower engagement.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
23 hours ago

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Job Summary

Source and manage physical grain supplies to support feed ingredient requirements. Execute spot and forward corn, soybeans, and wheat purchases, develop producer and supplier relationships, and maintain daily bids, contracts, and inventory. Monitor local and regional markets and coordinate shipments while executing hedge transactions and maintaining accurate position reporting. Represent Tyson at producer meetings and support continuous improvement in grain procurement and grower engagement.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Procure corn, soybeans, wheat, and other feed ingredients from farmers, grain elevators, and commercial suppliers.
  • •Develop and maintain relationships with grain producers and industry stakeholders within the assigned trade territory.
  • •Execute spot and forward grain purchases and manage the purchase-to-pay process, including accurate contract execution and timely producer payments.
  • •Monitor grain markets, freight dynamics, and supply conditions; maintain daily grain bids and coordinate shipments with transportation and logistics teams.
  • •Execute hedge transactions and maintain accurate position reports; manage grain inventory levels and represent Tyson at producer meetings and industry events.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription DrugRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Broad knowledge in a financial or agricultural field; Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance, Agricultural Business, or related preferred).
  • •1+ years of experience in grain merchandising, commodity procurement, grain origination, trading, or related experience (or 5 years in similar purchasing/trading roles).
  • •Understanding of grain merchandising fundamentals, basis markets, hedge management, and commodity pricing mechanisms.
  • •Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with producers and customers, with excellent verbal and written communication skills (able to speak publicly to farmers).
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with grain merchandising, risk management, or contract systems is preferred.
Experience:1+ yearsAgribusinessGrain merchandisingCommodity procurementCommodity risk management
Education:Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance, Agricultural Business, or a related field
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunicationRelationship buildingIndependent work
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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