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Location Westchester Illinois

Type of work : Hybrid

Sr. Commodity Merchandiser – U.S.

Primary Functions:

Under the direction of the Director Raw Materials Food & Industrial, the Sr. Commodity Merchandiser will have primary responsibilities to perform the corn purchasing function for one or more manufacturing locations. This includes supporting the procurement plan to ensure uninterrupted supply of corn per grind requirements, developing vendor relationships and ensuring systems are accurate and up to date. The scope of gross spend for this role is ~ $200 MM.  This role will have multidisciplinary, supporting responsibilities, across the regular corn and specialty corn supply chains (NGM Waxy) respectively.

Reports To:  Director Raw Materials Food & Industrial

Supervision:  None

Key Deliverables

• Develop corn supply strategy to achieve or exceed established company targets. 
• Manage corn inventory level with ownership of supplier relationships including daily scheduling.
• Knowledgeable with current grain marketing patterns and transportation flow.
• Negotiate with rail carriers/truck shippers to determine the most competitive/cost effective delivery method.
• Monitor market trends, negotiate prices, implement cost-saving initiatives without impeding on-time deliveries.
• Ensure quality standards are achieved.  Address quality standards with suppliers to support plant requirements
• Collaborate and strategize with team members to create capital projects focusing on supply chain efficiency.
• Solid understanding and adherence to trade rules and regulations.  Adhere to contractual commitments with suppliers.

Desired behavior, personal attributes, (Success Drivers and Competencies):

• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers using modern collaborative tools.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills and accurate data entry.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and think independently in an unpredictable and changing environment.
• Must demonstrate competency in handling numbers and recognizing inconsistencies in numbers.
• Ability to work in an environment where workflow is unpredictable and demands adaptability, and collaboration.
• Always portray a professional representation of Ingredion to customer base.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• 7+ years’ experience in the industry (Grain Accounting is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge and understanding of grain trade rules, basis trading and record keeping.
• Computer skills with proficiency level (i.e. SAP, Office, Agtech)
• Demonstrated strong analytical capability including the ability to analyze commodity data and formulate conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in a team environment.
• Computer skills with proficiency level (i.e. SAP, Office, Teams, Agtech or other grain accounting.)
• Demonstrated strong analytical capability including the ability to analyze commodity data and formulate conclusions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$108,906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.