Trainee Commodity Buyer - COFCO is a global agri-business that employs around 11,000 people in 35 countries. Our UK operations are active at every stage of the grains and oilseeds supply chain, purchasing all types and grades of combinable crops from farmers across the UK. We now have an exciting opening for aTrainee Commodity Buyer to join our expanding team, based at our office inIpswich.
The company markets and distributes to a growing customer-base in the food, feed, and bioenergy sectors at home and abroad. This is great opportunity for a Trainee Commodity Buyer who has previous relationship/account management experience who wants to build upon their skills with exposure to a new industry. The ideal Trainee Commodity Buyer will spend their first few months in a rotation through the business to gain foundation knowledge of how the different departments work and fit into the business overall. You will then join the Farm Trading Team and will be mentored and coached as you learn and develop into the role.
Key responsibilities of the Trainee Commodity Buyer
- Purchasing grain, pulses and oilseeds from farms and selling seed fertiliser and other crop products.
- Working with the rest of the team to identify prospective customers, promote the benefit of trading with COFCO UK, and open new accounts.
- Ensure that accounts are paid within terms agreed, and customer credit is controlled.
- Undertake on farm grain sampling and assist with the overall organisation of this.
- Assist the Team by handling queries, data entry including contracts and information to support the CRM system.
- Ensure the maintenance of an effective working knowledge of all crops/commodities traded, and of seed/fertiliser and other crop products sold.
No previous industry experience is required, however previous exposure to sales, purchasing or account management would be beneficial. The role would suit someone who is confident and enjoys engaging with new people and building relationships. You need to be committed to growing your knowledge of the trading side of the agricultural industry.
On offer is a generous salary and commission package within a structured salary framework based on personal performance, 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. This is a relaxed, flexible working environment with free parking available.
If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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