About this role
Grain Buyer North Battleford, SK KIT Recruitment is hiring a Grain Buyer for a growing agribusiness specializing in lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other specialty crops serving domestic and international markets. Based in North Battleford, SK, this hybrid role combines sourcing strategy, negotiation, market intelligence, and relationship management. This is a market-facing opportunity for someone who understands how grain moves from farm gate to customer. Details$80,000$90,000 based on experiencePerformance bonusRBC Group BenefitsTravel allowance3 weeks' vacationHybrid, MondayFridayResponsibilitiesDevelop sourcing relationships with producers, suppliers, brokers, elevators, and processorsNegotiate purchases of lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other commoditiesMaintain procurement records including pricing, grades, inventory, volumes, and contractsSource grain to meet domestic and international customer requirementsCoordinate logistics and delivery schedulesPrepare daily bid/offer summariesMonitor crop conditions, harvest progress, and market trendsQualificationsDegree in Ag-Business or related field preferred2+ years of grain procurement, commodity trading, or agricultural sourcing experienceEstablished network within the grower, elevator, or ag-commodity marketExperience with grain contracts, purchasing platforms, and inventory systemsStrong negotiation and relationship-building skillsProficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting systemsOrganized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple prioritiesWilling to travel regionally and occasionally internationally (less than 10%)