Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
Agricultural Commodity Grader (Grain) (Quality Assurance Specialist)
Kansas City, MO · On-site +1
$75K - $98K/yr
Summary The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) assists Management in providing technical and ... risk, public trust, or national security positions. Qualifications Applicants must meet all ...
Agricultural Commodity Grader (Grain) (Quality Assurance Specialist)
Kansas City, MO · On-site +1
$75K - $98K/yr
Summary The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) assists Management in providing technical and ... risk, public trust, or national security positions. Qualifications Applicants must meet all ...
Merchandiser
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different ... Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions. * Maintain constant oversight of contracts ...
Merchandiser
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different ... Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions. * Maintain constant oversight of contracts ...
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
New
Merchandiser
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different ... Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions. * Maintain constant oversight of contracts ...
Merchandiser
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different ... Actively assess Risk within company commodity positions. * Maintain constant oversight of contracts ...
Business Management Associate Internship Summer 2026 - Multiple US Locations 1
Olathe, KS · On-site
$23.13 - $32.02/hr
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
Business Management Associate Internship Summer 2026 - Multiple US Locations 1
Olathe, KS · On-site
$23.13 - $32.02/hr
Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing * Strategic, Marketing, and Technology * Data and Business Analytics * Business Financials * Employee Engagement * Plant Operations
Sourcing Manager
Olathe, KS · On-site
... commodity negotiations, to drive innovation and cost savings. * Maintain a working knowledge of ... Risk Mitigation: (10%) * Work with the rest of SMT to set up a resilient supply chain. * Identifies ...
Sourcing Manager
Olathe, KS · On-site
... commodity negotiations, to drive innovation and cost savings. * Maintain a working knowledge of ... Risk Mitigation: (10%) * Work with the rest of SMT to set up a resilient supply chain. * Identifies ...
Sourcing Manager
Olathe, KS · On-site
... commodity negotiations, to drive innovation and cost savings. * Maintain a working knowledge of ... Risk Mitigation: (10%) * Work with the rest of SMT to set up a resilient supply chain. * Identifies ...
Sourcing Manager
Olathe, KS · On-site
... commodity negotiations, to drive innovation and cost savings. * Maintain a working knowledge of ... Risk Mitigation: (10%) * Work with the rest of SMT to set up a resilient supply chain. * Identifies ...
Western Rail Trader
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
Western Rail Trader
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
Quick apply
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
Western Rail Trader
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
Western Rail Trader
Kansas City, MO · On-site
... management of grains and oilseeds for LDC's export terminals and processing assets. Primary ... Gathers news, statistics and information relative to individual commodity supply and demand from ...
Grain Originator
Kansas City, KS · On-site
Promote all commodity programs/products and provide feedback to Manager on new opportunities * Provide market insights to local producers * Hedging and risk * Report grain purchases to the hedging ...
Grain Originator
Kansas City, KS · On-site
Promote all commodity programs/products and provide feedback to Manager on new opportunities * Provide market insights to local producers * Hedging and risk * Report grain purchases to the hedging ...
Director of Global Sourcing
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$140 - $200/hr
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
Director of Global Sourcing
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$140 - $200/hr
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
Quick apply
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
Director of Global Sourcing
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
Director of Global Sourcing
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$150 - $190/hr
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with critical vendors, packagers, and contract ... Risk Mitigation & Dual Sourcing: Ability to foresee bottlenecks and qualify multiple backup ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fastpaced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fastpaced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fastpaced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
... at managing MRO and commodity purchasing in a fastpaced environment? Do you enjoy ensuring ... risk * Issuing, managing, and maintaining purchase orders and supplier agreements per company and ...
Commodity Risk Manager information
See Kansas City, KS salary details
$35.2K - $46K
2% of jobs
$46K - $56.9K
5% of jobs
$56.9K - $67.7K
6% of jobs
$75.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$67.7K - $78.5K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $86.3K / yr.
$78.5K - $89.3K
28% of jobs
$89.3K - $100.2K
14% of jobs
$103.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$100.2K - $111K
11% of jobs
$111K - $121.8K
8% of jobs
$121.8K - $132.6K
3% of jobs
$132.6K - $143.5K
4% of jobs
$143.5K - $154.3K
2% of jobs
$35.2K
$94.5K
$154.3K
How much do commodity risk manager jobs pay per year?
How does a commodity risk manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?
What does a commodity risk manager do?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commodity risk manager?
What is the difference between Commodity Risk Manager vs Commodity Trader?
| Aspect | Commodity Risk Manager | Commodity Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Risk management certifications, finance or economics degrees | Trading licenses, finance or economics degrees |
| Work Environment | Corporate risk departments, energy, agriculture, or metals companies | Trading floors, financial institutions, commodity firms |
| Industry Usage | Focus on risk mitigation and hedging strategies | Focus on buying and selling commodities for profit |
While both roles involve commodities, the Commodity Risk Manager primarily focuses on managing and mitigating risks associated with commodity price fluctuations, whereas the Commodity Trader actively engages in buying and selling commodities to generate profit. The roles often overlap in industry and credentials but differ in their core objectives and daily activities.

$74K/yr
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago
Cargill rating
7.4
Based on 220 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
20th of 49 rated food wholesalers
Job description
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill's animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Your Role:
Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.
Business Management Associate Position:
The Business Management Associate is an entry-level functional expert. Associates will complete an intensive 12-18 month training program within one of our core functions in Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, Strategic Marketing and Technology, or Data and Business Analytics and complete cross-trainings in other functional areas . The program includes learning of both strategic and tactical business concepts within Cargill's Animal Nutrition business. Associates will be evaluated on their technical skills, business acumen, and leadership actions and potential. Once you have demonstrated an understanding of the business, you would move into a position within one of the core functions listed above. Your career path can lead to key individual contributor roles or supervisory positions within Cargill Animal Nutrition. Leaders like you are our future. Let us take you there.
Your work:
This position will have accountability for learning and positively impacting the following aspects of the business:
- Strategic Pricing
- Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
- Feed Formulation
- Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing
- Strategic, Marketing, and Technology
- Data and Business Analytics
- Business Financials
- Employee Engagement
- Plant Operations
- Customers and Business Culture
Our Benefits:
No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You'll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Learn more and explore Cargill's comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill
Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Our Compensation:
The expected salary for this position is $74,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.
Our Vibrant Community:
At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill
Job Locations:
- Various U.S. locations including but not limited to: Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA, Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN
- Majority of work week will be in office but there will be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements
- Travel approximately 10% or less
Required Qualifications:
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science or related degree; and graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
- Willing and able to relocate
- Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to solve complex problems through collaboration, creativity and determination.
- Strong analytical skills, aptitude to conceptualize big picture as well as dive into details
- Ability to take calculated risks and able to execute decisively
- Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
- Strong communication skills - written and oral
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
About Cargill
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Cargill was founded in 1865 as a single grain warehouse in Iowa, U.S. Since then, we’ve grown to become a global partner connecting people around the planet. But one thing has remained constant over the years: our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world. In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.
Industry
Food and drink manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Minneapolis, MN, US