Your tasks:
- Responsible for the procurement of conventional and organic grain (wheat and spelt), taking into account price, quality, availability and sustainability aspects (e.g. preference for environmentally friendly production methods, reduction of CO2 footprint)
- Independent negotiation of conditions and contracts with suppliers, taking into account quality, price and sustainability criteria
- Integration of sustainable purchasing practices into the procurement process
- Constant monitoring of national and international markets in order to recognize (price) trends and availability at an early stage
- Analyzing market developments and factors influencing pricing (e.g. harvest forecasts, geopolitical events, climate change, etc.)
- Selecting and maintaining our long-term relationships with reliable suppliers and farmers
- Working with the quality team to ensure consistently high product standards and guarantee the quality of the grain purchased
Your tasks:
- Completed commercial training or studies, ideally related to agriculture or the food industry
- Several years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the grain or agricultural sector, both conventional and organic
- Very good market knowledge and interest in current developments in the agricultural sector
- Negotiating skills, assertiveness, strong communication skills and team orientation
- Interest in sustainable topics
- Confident handling of MS Office, experience with purchasing tools and ERP systems an advantage
- Willingness to travel (supplier visits, trade fairs, markets, etc.)
We offer
Wide scope and short distances
Having the freedom to implement ideas. Efficient communication, fast decision-making.
Family, open corporate structure
Flat hierarchies, always open doors. With us, employees are much more than just a personnel number!
Compensation and benefits
Attractive remuneration, social benefits, preventive medical check-ups, employees recruit employees and much more.
Further training opportunities
Paid training opportunities are a matter of course for us. Sustainable knowledge transfer is the be-all and end-all.
Free catering
Because food makes you happy: we offer free fresh fruit, daily hot lunch, coffee and soft drinks.
Bike leasing JobRad
Bike leasing incl. inspection and mobility guarantee. You ride it whenever you want.
Jetzt bewerben als Grain buyer (m/f/d)
Do you fancy a spike job with us in Bad Wimpfen? Then get in touch either by phone, by e-mail (karriere@friessinger-muehle.de) or directly via the contact form. We are looking forward to meeting you!