Head of Commodity Procurement

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on quality, innovation, responsibility, and community. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.
 

Position Summary

The Head of Commodity Procurement leads Red River Commodities domestic and international sourcing strategy for the confection and oil sunflower, millet, milo, and other specialty grains and seeds required across our business lines and manufacturing operations, ensuring a reliable, competitive, and high-quality supply.

This leader directs our broker, direct-grower, and import procurement programs and converts global crop, commodity, currency, freight, trade, and geopolitical intelligence into disciplined sourcing and risk-management decisions. The role works closely with business line leadership, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Logistics to align customer commitments, crop positions, inventory, working capital, and long-term growth plans.

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

Key Responsibilities

Global Procurement Strategy & Executive Leadership

Domestic Grower, Broker & Supplier Programs

International Sourcing & Import Programs

World Markets, Position Management & Risk

Cross-Functional Planning, Quality & Financial Performance

Team Leadership & Procurement Excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Ten or more years of progressive experience in agricultural commodity procurement, merchandising, origination, trading, or global sourcing, including at least five years in a leadership role.

• Experience leading domestic grower and broker programs and international sourcing or imports; experience with sunflower, millet, milo, specialty grains, edible seeds, oilseeds, or similar commodities is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of agricultural commodity markets, crop cycles, supply-and-demand analysis, landed-cost economics, international trade requirements, and commercial risk.

• Proven negotiation, contract management, financial analysis, decision-making, and executive communication skills, with proficiency in ERP, procurement, Excel, and business-intelligence tools.

Company Benefits

At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer. 

• On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k & company match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.