Strategic Commodity Merchandiser — Trading & Procurement

Bunge; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Bunge in Montreal, we seek a seasoned Merchandiser to manage an assigned commodity, maximizing profitability through trading, procurement strategies, and risk control. You will craft business plans, set pricing strategies, and maintain strong customer relationships while coordinating with global marketing on market moves.

You will lead negotiations, manage credit terms and contracts, and monitor inventory and hedging to optimize working capital.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ merchandising experience.
• Degree in Agriculture or Commerce/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Ability to assess risk and make prudent decisions.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategy for a single commodity and manages its business plan.
• Performs procurement, pricing, and contract management within guidelines.
• Negotiates and conducts market negotiations focused on price and volume.
• Supports risk management and credit requirements, ensuring contract terms.
• Maintains customer relationships and collaborates with global marketing.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Risk management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Decision making

Excel

Word/Docs

Windows OS

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Agriculture or Commerce/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Bunge in Montreal, we seek a seasoned Merchandiser to manage an assigned commodity, maximizing profitability through trading, procurement strategies, and risk control. You will craft business plans, set pricing strategies, and maintain strong customer relationships while coordinating with global marketing on market moves.

You will lead negotiations, manage credit terms and contracts, and monitor inventory and hedging to optimize working capital.