Agricultural Procurement Specialist

21 hours ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom COFCO International Full time
About Us

COFCO International is a leading 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.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Procurement Specialist to join our expanding team based in Ipswich. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing grain, pulses, and oilseeds from farms and selling seed fertiliser and other crop products.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Purchasing grain, pulses, and oilseeds from farms and selling seed fertiliser and other crop products.
  • Working with the Commodity Buying Team to identify prospective customers, promote the benefit of trading with COFCO UK, and open new accounts.
  • To ensure that accounts are paid within terms agreed, and customer credit is controlled.
  • To undertake on-farm grain sampling and assist with the overall organisation of this.
  • To assist the Team by handling queries, data entry including contracts and information to support the CRM system.
  • To maintain 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 ideal candidate should be confident and enjoy engaging with new people and building relationships. You need to be committed to growing your knowledge of the trading side of the agricultural industry.

Benefits
  • A generous salary and commission package within a structured salary framework based on personal performance.
  • 25 days holiday per year, increasing by a day a year to 30 days after 5 years service.
  • Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
  • Free car parking and a relaxed, flexible working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in agricultural procurement and join a dynamic team at COFCO International.



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