Agricultural Procurement Specialist

1 day ago


Lincolnshire, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time
Agricultural Procurement Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Procurement Specialist to join our team at MorePeople. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for purchasing grains, oilseeds, and pulses from arable farmers across Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas to supply domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase grains, oilseeds, and pulses at price levels set by the Trade department.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with arable farmers and other suppliers.
  • Accurately input and manage contracts in the ERP system.
  • Monitor and use market information to inform daily price negotiations.
  • Operate to achieve gross margin targets with performance incentives.
  • Manage and maintain relationships with accounts within your portfolio.
  • Collaborate with third parties who procure grains for the company.
  • Support commodity traders in sourcing products, contract negotiations, and management.
  • Represent the company at meetings, events, and on-farm visits.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure procurement, trading, and execution align with business goals.

What You Need:

  • Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills
  • Superb customer service and relationship building ability
  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and common sense
  • Ability to work alone and under pressure but as part of a team
  • Commercial mindset
  • Good knowledge of excel and powerpoint
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • You need to be confident, proactive, a team player and a natural problem solver

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Knowledge of AIC and FOSFA contracts
  • Good understanding of arable farming and/or agricultural experience
  • Educated to (minimum) A level, preferably to degree level

Benefits:

  • £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Car allowance
  • Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme, 10% company pension contribution, private healthcare after qualifying period, life insurance and income protection


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