Senior Commodity Buyer — Wheat & Grains Logistics Lead

Agthia Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Agthia Group PJSC is seeking a Senior Buyer/Commodity Buyer in Abu Dhabi to ensure smooth coverage of Milling Wheat, Hard Wheat, Semi Hard Wheat and related grains. You will manage sourcing, tendering, and contract execution while coordinating with vendors and finance to keep the supply pipeline intact.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement/commodity buying, grain familiarity, and GAFTA training. You will oversee freight operations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• GAFTA courses and procurement discipline training.
• Experience in grains commodities, procurement and freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize sourcing and shipment plans to ensure long-term commodity coverage at the best possible market position.
• Lead sourcing and shipping for Milling Wheat, Hard Wheat, Semi Hard Wheat and other grains.
• Ensure smooth execution of tenders and direct spot purchases, including shipment process.
• Lead contract finalization with suppliers within required timelines.
• Monitor freight market pricing, market movements, savings and procurement reporting.
• Manage freight fixtures, ship nominations and demurrage to support shipping and arrival programme.
• Coordinate with Finance for Letters of Credit or CAD payments and supplier payments.
• Maintain communication with suppliers, brokers, vessel agents and shipping agencies.
• Monitor competitor sourcing trends and provide market insights.
• Support R&D and Commercial teams in exploring alternate raw materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Freight operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Diploma or Master’s degree

GAFTA courses

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Agthia Group PJSC is seeking a Senior Buyer/Commodity Buyer in Abu Dhabi to ensure smooth coverage of Milling Wheat, Hard Wheat, Semi Hard Wheat and related grains. You will manage sourcing, tendering, and contract execution while coordinating with vendors and finance to keep the supply pipeline intact.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement/commodity buying, grain familiarity, and GAFTA training. You will oversee freight operations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to