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COLUMBIA GRAIN

Buyer

Jamestown, ND

Organizational Background Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination ... * Assist with sampling, weighing, and contract settlements as necessary. * Other duties assigned ...

Columbia Grain

Buyer

Jamestown, ND · On-site

Jamestown West - Jamestown, ND 58401 Organizational Background Columbia Grain International, LLC is ... * Assist with sampling, weighing, and contract settlements as necessary. * Other duties assigned ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Grand Island, NE · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Pawnee City, NE · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Ewing, NE · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Gothenburg, NE · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Palisade, NE · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

North Platte, NE · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

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Grain Elevator Operator

Arnold, NE · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Potentially be involved in buying/selling grain * Perform and assist in facility maintenance Grain Elevator Operator Requirements: * Previous experience working in a grain facility required * Ability ...

Tyson Foods

Buyer Commodity

Camilla, GA

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for originating, purchasing, and managing physical grain ... Manage grain inventory levels and assist in developing supply plans to meet business needs.

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Buyer Commodity

Camilla, GA · On-site

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for originating, purchasing, and managing physical grain ... Manage grain inventory levels and assist in developing supply plans to meet business needs.

Tyson Foods

Buyer Commodity

Camilla, GA · On-site

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for originating, purchasing, and managing physical grain ... Manage grain inventory levels and assist in developing supply plans to meet business needs.

CGB Enterprises, Inc.

Grain Merchant

Albany, IL · On-site

Develop expertise in grain merchandising, market analysis, and customer relationship management ... Receive in-bound calls and assist the other buying groups in servicing the facility's customer base.

CGB Enterprises

Grain Merchant

Albany, IL · On-site

Develop expertise in grain merchandising, market analysis, and customer relationship management ... Receive in-bound calls and assist the other buying groups in servicing the facility's customer base.

Smithfield Foods

Grain Elevator Lead

Harpster, OH · On-site

$21.35/hr

Communicate with Smithfield Grain (SG) procurement and buyers to understand incoming and outgoing ... Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis. * Assist in implementing any specific work or ...

Smithfield Foods

Grain Elevator Lead

Harpster, OH · On-site

$21.35/hr

Communicate with Smithfield Grain (SG) procurement and buyers to understand incoming and outgoing ... Deal proficiently with customers on a daily basis. * Assist in implementing any specific work or ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant grain buyer in the United States is $23.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Grain Buyer vs Grain Buyer?

AspectAssistant Grain BuyerGrain Buyer
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require related experienceTypically requires experience in grain trading or agriculture, sometimes a degree in agriculture or related field
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in agricultural or trading companiesOffice and field visits, interacting with farmers and suppliers
ResponsibilitiesSupport grain purchasing, data entry, market researchMake purchasing decisions, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships

The Assistant Grain Buyer supports the Grain Buyer by handling administrative tasks and research, while the Grain Buyer makes purchasing decisions and manages supplier relationships. Both roles are essential in grain trading, with the Assistant focusing on support functions and the Grain Buyer on strategic buying.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Grain Buyer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,187 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Buyer

Jamestown, ND

COLUMBIA GRAIN
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about COLUMBIA GRAINexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Columbia Grain rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities, including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product and to fulfill our mission of feeding the world.

Position Description

The Grain Buyer is primarily responsible for procuring (negotiating, buying) and contract management for pulses and grains from local farmers. This includes ensuring that procurement is done to maximize returns while maintaining competitive pricing, managing transactions to follow Columbia Grain and customer risk management strategies, ensuring locations do not run out of product, and establishing long-term relationships with suppliers. The Grain Buyer will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for procurement, contracting and transportation of pulses, grain and other products.
  • Oversee shipments and logistics that may include off site storage at other locations.
  • Purchase products for any of the regional locations based on supply and demand. 
  • Develop arbitrage/merchandising opportunities for grain.
  • Analyze local supply/demand, competition, crop and market conditions to buy grain at optimum price levels.
  • Gather market intelligence on competitor activities and share with pulse and grain team.
  • Support the processing facilities managers to ensure they have the product they need to operate.
  • Assist with sampling, weighing, and contract settlements as necessary.
  • Other duties assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business-related or 2-5 year’s industry experience.  
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Knowledge of fundamental and technical market drivers pertaining to pulses and grains.
  • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task are essential.
  • Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the function of the position.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ability to calculate figures and divide in units of measure (BU, ST, MT and CWT) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.

Benefits Offered

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits
  • Company paid life insurance and disability
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401K Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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