Commodity Buyer jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity to progress. Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

The Commodity & Merchandising Trainee program is designed to introduce you to the various value chains across Bunge. During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to several operations and processes while performing commercial, supply chain, and/or operational functions. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a solid foundation in commercial, supply chain and/or operational career paths at Bunge. Candidates must be willing to relocate for career development and growth opportunities.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university and a desire to build a career in the food and agribusiness industry.

Location to be determined and candidate must be willing to relocate.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the day-to-day operation at assigned Bunge location, promoting, and abiding by Bunge’s zero incident and injury safety culture
• Communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers
• Gain fundamental knowledge of domestic and international cash grain and grain product marketing, trading, and flows
• Develop a thorough understanding of elevator, milling and oilseed processing plant operations
• Aid in evaluating changing crop and market conditions
• Work effectively in a team setting to collaborate, develop strategy and problem-solve
• Assist in managing customer relationships, contracts, logistics, data analytics, and other related activities
• Complete special project requests, as assigned
• Demonstrate level of comprehension by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or other team members
• Travel to other Bunge locations and/or events for instructional purposes
• During the program, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of operations and processes while performing commercial (e.g. merchandising, sales, marketing, etc.), supply chain (e.g. logistics), and/or operational (e.g. grain elevator) functions.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard work hours 8 AM - 5 PM subject to adjustment as required by assignment
• Willingness to relocate for future growth opportunities is required

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Walking
• Walking on catwalks at a variety of heights
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Bending
• Stooping
• Shoveling product
• Entering and working in confined spaces
• Working at heights up to 200 ft. with appropriate safety equipment
• Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
• Working over water
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning & organization skills
• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Mathematical ability
• Time management skills
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changes in work conditions and effectively react to emergency situations

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled