Grain Procurement & Agricultural Programs Manager in Sutherland

Energy Jobline ZR; Sutherland (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Midwest Renewable Energy, LLC is seeking an agricultural professional to lead corn procurement for its ethanol facility near Sutherland, Nebraska. You will develop relationships with area producers, oversee regenerative agriculture and low-carbon feedstock programs, and ensure compliant producer documentation.

You will negotiate purchases, monitor market conditions, coordinate with operations and accounting, and help forecast procurement needs while expanding co-product sales with livestock

Qualifications

• Experience in grain procurement or related agricultural activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with farmers and customers.
• Knowledge of regenerative agriculture and low-carbon feedstock programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Purchase corn for MRE’s ethanol facility, emphasizing long-term relationships with producers supplying qualifying low-carbon corn.
• Work with farmers to understand agricultural practices, including tillage, fertilizer application, cover crops, and crop rotation.
• Coordinate collection and maintenance of producer records required for regenerative agriculture and low-carbon programs.
• Negotiate grain purchases, monitor market conditions, and assist with procurement planning and forecasting.
• Manage co-product sales (wet distillers grains and syrup) and develop relationships with livestock producers, feedlots, dairies, and brokers.
• Coordinate with plant management, operations, accounting, and outside consultants to support procurement, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Grain procurement

Agricultural sales

Farm management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Agricultural or business degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Midwest Renewable Energy (MRE) is seeking an agricultural professional to lead corn procurement, develop strong relationships with area producers, manage low-carbon and regenerative agriculture feedstock programs, and oversee co-product sales. This position combines traditional grain buying with an important new responsibility: helping MRE build a reliable supply of qualifying low-carbon corn while supporting producer documentation and program compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase corn for MRE’s ethanol facility, emphasizing long-term relationships with producers supplying qualifying low-carbon corn.
• Work directly with farmers to understand agricultural practices, including tillage, fertilizer application, cover crops, and crop rotation.
• Coordinate collection and maintenance of producer records required for regenerative agriculture and low-carbon feedstock programs.
• Negotiate grain purchases, monitor market conditions, and assist with procurement planning and forecasting.
• Manage co-product sales, including wet distillers grains and syrup, and develop relationships with livestock producers, feedlots, dairies, and brokers.
• Coordinate with plant management, operations, accounting, and outside consultants to support procurement, documentation, and compliance

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in grain procurement, agricultural sales, agronomy, farm management, commodity merchandising, or related agricultural activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with farmers and customers.
• Familiarity with crop production practices and an interest in regenerative agriculture.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and computer skills.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate records.

An agricultural or business-related degree is beneficial but not required. Relevant industry experience is equally valued. An agronomy background is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance incentives: Significant additional compensation opportunity, potentially reaching six figures annually, based on grain procurement, low-carbon corn program development, producer relationships, and co-product sales.
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, and paid sick leave

Company Description

Midwest Renewable Energy, LLC (MRE) is an independently owned ethanol and renewable products company located near Sutherland, Nebraska, just west of North Platte. For more than 20 years, MRE has converted locally sourced corn into renewable ethanol and valuable co-products while supporting the agricultural economy of western Nebraska.
MRE combines the stability of an established operating company with the entrepreneurial environment of a smaller organization. Our size gives employees the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, contribute ideas, work directly with decision-makers, and have a visible impact on the success of the business.
We continue to invest in improved efficiency, technology, new products, low-carbon initiatives, and future growth. We value practical problem-solving, initiative, accountability, and teamwork.
Western Nebraska also offers an attractive quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, and camping opportunities, plus convenient weekend access to Rocky Mountain recreation and skiing.

Company DescriptionMidwest Renewable Energy, LLC (MRE) is an independently owned ethanol and renewable products company located near Sutherland, Nebraska, just west of North Platte. For more than 20 years, MRE has converted locally sourced corn into renewable ethanol and valuable co-products while supporting the agricultural economy of western Nebraska.