Director of Procurement & Trading, Grain

My client, a bioscience company in the Fox Lake, WI area recruiting for a Director of Procurement and Trading to join their dynamic team. I am reaching out to see if you would be interested or if you may know someone who would be a fit. Below is an overview:

Director of Procurement & Trading – Reporting to the CFO and managing a team of 4, this position will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy while overseeing trades, managing risk, and optimize purchasing.

• Lead, coach and mentor the team, maintaining safety and continuous improvement
• Have oversight of the procurement of grains, corn and beans and sales of byproducts such as ethanol
• Create and implement strategies working cross functionally
• Establish Key Performance Indicators and reports to minimize risk
• Manage relationships with customers and supplier farmers

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing of commodities and knowledge of trading these commodities
• Extensive knowledge of the commodity markets – corn, soybeans, biofuels
• Proven leadership – team building, mentoring,
• Strong negotiation skills and analytical skills
• Knowledge of industry trends

Pluses:

• Knowledge of 45Z and carbon footprint
• Experience in the ethanol space or desire to learn

My client, an industry leader, is offering a generous compensation package (Base salary $180-200k) including bonuses and full relocation. This will be a hybrid schedule.