Grains Purchasing Officer

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company is seeking a Grains Purchasing Officer in Ipswich, Queensland. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and contracting grain commodities to meet operational requirements. Collaborating with various teams, this role requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Ideal for a motivated early-career professional with 1-2 years of experience in agribusiness. A comprehensive understanding of grain markets and stakeholder management is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in agribusiness or a commercial environment.
• Strong commercial mindset and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with numbers and market information.

Responsibilities

• Source, contract, and coordinate supply of grain commodities.
• Build relationships with growers and suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Qualifications in Agribusiness, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value‑added products. Globally, JBS is the largest animal protein business and the largest food company in the world, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Our Northern division operates 10 strategically located beef processing plants (5) and feedlots (5) across Queensland and Northern NSW. Our head office for Northern Operations is based at Riverview, near Ipswich in southeast Queensland, and supports key operational teams in areas such as Sales & Marketing, Livestock, Finance, Shipping & Docs, and HR. Our head office plays a pivotal role in driving and fostering the JBS culture of excellence, believing that success is achieved through collective hard work.

JBS can provide you with more than just a job; it can provide you with a rewarding long‑term career!

About the Role

Due to the ongoing growth of the business, we are currently recruiting a Grains Purchasing Officer to join our Northern Commodity Team in a full‑time capacity. Reporting to the Commodity Purchasing Manager, the Grains Purchasing Officer is responsible for sourcing, contracting and coordinating the supply of grain commodities to meet operational, customer and strategic business requirements.

This role supports commercial outcomes by building strong relationships with growers and suppliers, monitoring market conditions, negotiating competitive pricing and ensuring timely and compliant contract execution. The position works closely with logistics, quality and trading teams to secure a reliable, cost‑effective grain supply aligned with production and sales needs.

You will also collaborate closely with other departments across the business, including feedlots to understand inventory and future requirements, farms to assess production forecasts, and finance and accounting teams to support accurate reporting and commercial outcomes.

About You

This role would suit a motivated early‑career professional or recent graduate with 1–2 years’ experience in agribusiness or a commercial environment, who is keen to build a career in commodity procurement within the Australian grains industry.

You bring a strong commercial mindset, a willingness to learn, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder group. You are comfortable working with numbers, market information and contracts, and enjoy contributing to collaborative, cross‑functional teams.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in purchasing, commodity procurement, agribusiness, or similar commercial roles
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with growers and suppliers
• A sound understanding of grain markets, grower practices, and agricultural supply chains
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail
• Well‑developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and represent the company professionally
• Qualifications in Agribusiness, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience within Australian grains or agricultural supply chains
• Familiarity with commodity contracting, pricing mechanisms, and logistics systems
• Knowledge of grain quality standards and seasonal supply dynamics