Scoular · 6 days ago
Senior Originator
Oakley, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expScoular is a leading company in supply chain solutions with over 130 years of experience. They are seeking a Senior Originator responsible for purchasing sunflower and flax commodities while enhancing relationships with growers and contributing to the profitability of the company.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Make buying decisions and develop strong working relationships with producers
Partner with merchandising team to plan, develop and implement purchasing strategies and tactics
Knowledgeable of Scoular's risk management tools and digital interaction tools
Understand local producer trends and communicate updates and insights to broader team
Manage IP program purchases, and production based purchase contracts
Execution of purchase contracts with accurate documentation, reconciling balances with customers and ensuring contract compliance
Proficient in Scoular systems, tools, reports (ScoularView, Power BI, CTRM, Field Direct, LMS etc.)
Awareness and understanding of marketing alternatives and digital tools used to make purchasing decisions, as well as enhance and manage producer relationships
Ensure customers stay within Scoular Trade Finance’s counter party limits
Develop an understanding of logistics and supply chain management, truck/rail execution, and commodity arbitrage by assisting the team with logistics planning and strategy and coordinating logistics and transportation for sunflower/flax shipments
Enhance and leverage relationships with the freight providers
Grow knowledge of systems and procedures that document and support executions
Maintain strong working relationships with farm producers by providing credible and trustworthy marketing services that contributes to the company’s excellent customer service image in the farming community
Planning producer outreach needs based on the purchase requirement priorities, as well as queries from the system on producers, commodities and target prices
Identify and develop new relationships with new producers to grow our network
Participate in crop tours through the assigned management areas
Interact with customers, express ideas, and share opinions with Scoular team on customer trends and opinions from marketing ideas to planting and crop conditions
Provide customers with accurate market information and answers to questions about their business transactions
Participate in industry relevant trades shows by arranging a booth when applicable, working the Trade Shows and Producer Meetings as well as other industry functions
Qualification
Required
2+ years origination experience (farm grain buying experience would also be relevant)
College degree in business related field or equivalent experience
Ability to make grain deals independently
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting concerns with grain quality
Strong ability to create and maintain strong relationships
Exceptional customer service skills and relationship building capability
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Highly skilled in problem solving techniques
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to travel, as needed. Up to 50% of time
Preferred
Knowledge of the agricultural industry's origination standards and procedures
Demonstrated aptitude in accounting and financial practices and procedures
Benefits
We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.
Company
Scoular
Scoular, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is an employee-owned, $7.3B agribusiness company leading the way since 1892.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Maass
CEO and Member of the Board of Directors
Recent News
2025-10-17
2025-07-22
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