Strategic Global Commodity Sourcing Leader

Red River Commodities Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay via Tapcheck

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k & company match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Red River Commodities Inc. seeks a visionary Head of Commodity Procurement to steer the company’s global sourcing for confection and oil sunflower, millet, milo, and other specialty grains. The role drives risk management, currency considerations, and supply integrity across multiple business units.

The candidate combines deep agricultural commodity knowledge with international experience, executive judgment, and strong relationships with growers, brokers, suppliers, and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in agricultural commodity procurement, merchandising, origination, trading, or global sourcing.
• Experience leading domestic grower programs and international sourcing; knowledge of sunflowers and similar commodities preferred.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, financial analysis, decision making, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and international procurement strategy for cost, quality, and continuity of supply.
• Advise executive leadership on market exposure, commodity trends, and purchasing positions.
• Align sourcing decisions with margins and customer demand.
• Develop and manage grower, broker, and supplier programs; negotiate contracts and terms.

Education

Bachelor’s degree… in Agribusiness / Agricultural Economics / Supply Chain Management / Finance / Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Red River Commodities Inc. seeks a visionary Head of Commodity Procurement to steer the company’s global sourcing for confection and oil sunflower, millet, milo, and other specialty grains. The role drives risk management, currency considerations, and supply integrity across multiple business units.

The candidate combines deep agricultural commodity knowledge with international experience, executive judgment, and strong relationships with growers, brokers, suppliers, and trade partners.