Specialty Corn Contracting Agent

🔥 13 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $102.1k - $136.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Ingredion Incorporated

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Ingredion Incorporated is a leading global ingredient solutions provider headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago. Serving customers in over 120 countries, the company specializes in transforming grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for various markets, including food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial sectors. With around 12,000 employees, Ingredion harnesses the potential of people, nature, and technology to enhance life, operating numerous innovation centers worldwide to co-create with customers and meet their ingredient needs.

📋 Description

• Contract specialty corn varieties directly with growers supporting the Indianapolis plant • Maintain grain quality and functionality from the farm through plant delivery • Manage the operational relationship with the Indianapolis manufacturing facility • Represent Ingredion within the local agricultural community • Build and maintain relationships with contract growers, seed companies, storage locations, and other business partners throughout the Indianapolis draw area • Complete TrueTrace, Sustainability, and other farm-level documentation requirements • Serve as the subject matter expert for the grower base utilizing the BUSHEL App • Develop and execute annual contracting plans for specialty grain programs, including NGM Waxy, WaxiPro, and Organic Waxy • Partner with cross-functional teams to balance business demand, grain supply availability, and seed volume requirements • Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, supply reliability, and risk management • Monitor grain markets and industry trends • Coordinate grain delivery schedules and storage plans • Manage rail, barge, and container logistics as needed • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on inventory reporting, grain pricing, and seed usage reporting • Support grain management systems, including AgTech and grower-facing platforms • Develop contingency plans for production shortfalls, changing customer demand, or supply disruptions • Partner with Agronomy and Sustainability teams on research programs and sustainability initiatives • Support internal and external audits, including TrueTrace and NGM compliance programs • Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to improve grain quality and operational performance • Provide commercial and operational feedback for seed development and agronomic initiatives • Participate in global agricultural forums and share best practices across Ingredion’s Specialty Grain organization

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Business, or a related field • Experience in agribusiness, grain procurement, grain merchandising, agricultural operations, seed production, seed sales, or a related agricultural field • Knowledge of grain production, agricultural markets, grower relations, and supply chain management • Strong relationship-building skills with growers, suppliers, and key agricultural stakeholders • Ability to analyze supply and demand dynamics and develop sourcing recommendations • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills • Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems • Ability to travel within the region to support grower, supplier, and plant relationships

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) plan with a competitive company match • May be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus • Disability accommodations throughout the hiring and selection process