Contract length: 3 months, potential for extension

Pay: IC $40 to $55/hr; T4 $38 to 45/hr

Schedule: 7:30 am to 4pm, Monday - Friday The Grain Buyer is responsible for executing grain procurement and coordination activities in support of ethanol production. The role ensures a consistent and cost-effective feedstock supply through pricing analysis, regulatory compliance, and alignment with production planning and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute grain purchasing activities including pricing, contracting, and supply coordination
- Maintain grain and DDGS pricing data aligned with marketing and finance inputs
- Coordinate feedstock supply plans with production planning and operations teams
- Support procurement strategy development and long-range planning initiatives
- Complete and submit required regulatory reporting and renewals (e.g., Clean Fuel
- Regulations, Canadian Grains Commission)
- Act as the primary site contact for grain vendors and internal stakeholders
- Support daily grain marketing and procurement activities
- Align feedstock availability with production targets in collaboration with operations

ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Ensure sufficient and timely grain supply to meet production requirements
- Maintain accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of pricing calculations and reporting




- Align procurement activities with operational and financial objectives
- Adhere to Cenovus policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

- Degree or diploma in business, economics, agriculture, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience in scheduling, logistics, or supply coordination
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in an operational environment

PREFERRED

- Knowledge of grain marketing, commodity markets, or agricultural operations
- Experience with pricing analysis and market-based purchasing
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting in agriculture or energy sectors

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Solid analytical and data interpretation skills
- Effective stakeholder coordination and relationship management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear and professional communication
- Adaptability to changing operational requirements

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

- This position is designated safety-sensitive and subject to Cenovus Drug and Alcohol Policy, including pre-assignment testing
- Compliance with all site safety procedures and regulatory requirements is mandatory
- Adherence to Cenovus standards for safe work practices and operational compliance is required

📌 Contract Grain Buyer (Lloydminster)
🏢 Mindscope
📍 Lloydminster