South America Grains & Oils Supply Chain Manager

Nufarm; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 601,000 - 952,000; Full time

Job summary

Nufarm is seeking a Grains & Oils Trade & Supply Chain Manager for Brazil or Argentina to scale and manage grain and oil production, trading, and supply chain strategy across South America. This role collaborates with commercial, bioenergy, and seeds teams to build scalable supply chain solutions, expanding sustainable feedstock initiatives and value chains.

The candidate will lead international trade negotiations, optimize logistics, and drive value creation while delivering results in dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in grain/oils trading, commodities, or supply chain roles.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute grain and oils trade and supply chain strategies aligned with regional/global objectives.
• Partner with Commercial, Bioenergy, and Seeds teams to translate demand into supply, production, and sourcing plans.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with growers, logistics providers, storage operators, crushers, processors, traders, and other stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and manage supply agreements to ensure performance, continuity and value creation.
• Collaborate across global teams to optimize logistics, risk management, and customer delivery outcomes.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supply chain strategy

Commodity markets

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Agriculture/Supply Chain/Economics

Job description

Grains & Oils Trade & Supply Chain Manager- Brazil or Argentina

Are you an experienced agricultural commodities professional who thrives on building strategic partnerships, optimizing trade flows, and creating value across complex supply chains? Do you want to play a critical role in shaping the future of renewable feedstocks and sustainable agriculture? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company helping customers meet the challenges of food, feed, fibre and fuel production. Whether it's commercializing the world's first plant-based omega-3, delivering innovative crop protection and seed solutions, or unlocking biomass oils for sustainable fuels, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to create long-term value for customers and communities.

Own Your Growth at Nufarm

Reporting to the Global Lead, Grain & Oils Trade & Supply Chain, this role is responsible for scaling and managing Nufarm's grain and oil production, trading, and supply chain strategy across South America.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a globally connected business at the intersection of agriculture, commodity markets, and renewable energy. Working closely with commercial, bioenergy, and supply chain leaders, you'll help shape the strategies, partnerships, and trade networks that connect growers to customers across international markets.

Success in this role requires a combination of commercial acumen, value chain expertise, market insight, and relationship‑building capability. You'll play a key role in developing scalable supply chain solutions that support Nufarm's growing Bioenergy, Nutritional, and Seeds platforms while creating long-term value across the agricultural value chain.

How You'll Help Us Grow

• Develop and execute grain and oils trade and supply chain strategies that support regional and global business objectives.
• Partner with Commercial, Bioenergy, and Seeds teams to translate customer demand into supply, production, and sourcing strategies.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with growers, logistics providers, storage operators, crushers, processors, traders, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve value chain efficiency, increase market optionality, and drive commercial performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage supply agreements to ensure performance, continuity, and value creation.
• Collaborate across global teams to optimize logistics, risk management, and customer delivery outcomes.
• Support the continued expansion of Nufarm's sustainable feedstock and bioenergy businesses.
• Demonstrate Nufarm's RARE values through accountability, agility, respect, and empowerment.

Could This Be You?

We're looking for a commercially minded leader who understands agricultural commodity markets and has successfully built, managed, or optimized complex value chains across international markets. You enjoy working in dynamic environments, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, and building trusted partnerships that deliver long‑term results.

You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in grain and oils trading, agricultural commodities, supply chain management, merchandising, procurement, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, trade flows, logistics, contract management, and risk management principles.
• Proven success developing strategic partnerships across agricultural value chains.
• Experience working across South American markets with knowledge of global trade dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to evaluate opportunities, risks, and long‑term value creation.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bioenergy, renewable feedstocks, oilseed processing, grain merchandising, or protein markets.
• Experience building identity‑preserved agricultural supply chains.
• Demonstrated success managing complex international supply chain and trading relationships.

Why Nufarm?

At Nufarm, you'll have the opportunity to influence a growing global platform that is helping shape the future of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.

You'll work alongside talented colleagues across regions and functions, collaborate with industry‑leading partners, and contribute to innovative solutions that connect agriculture with emerging global markets. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to leave your mark on a business that is building the next generation of sustainable grain and oil value chains.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.