Procurement Agronomist

Description

Avena Foods is a specialty miller that partners with farmers and customers to bring safe, sustainable, nutritious oat and pulse ingredients to consumers worldwide.

Avena Foods is actively seeking a Procurement Agronomist to join our team. This role will advance Avenas regenerative agriculture and sustainability initiatives, build strong grower relationships and support the management of existing and new crop varieties. Agricultural knowledge and grower insights will also support grain procurement and Sales.

Key Responsibilities

Support grain procurement and purchasing decisions by monitoring markets, crop outlook and grower needs. Build grower relationships and support participation in Avena programs. Lead regenerative agriculture initiatives, support grower participation and track progress in collaboration with Procurement, Sustainability and Sales.Provide agricultural insights for customer discussions and business development. Attend grower meetings and industry events Support management of existing crop varieties and assessment and introduction of new varieties. Communicate crop conditions, supply risks and procurement opportunities.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in agriculture, agronomy, agribusiness or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in grain procurement, grower relations, crop production or a related role; agronomy preferred. Strong agricultural, communication, relationship-building, analytical and problem-solving skills. Organized, collaborative and able to work independently, manage priorities and use common business software. Willingness to travel and flexibility during key growing periods. Experience in seed development, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, grower program development or new variety commercialization is an asset.