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Morgan Stanley

ED, Commodities Attorney

New York, NY

$165K - $275K/yr

... originators, structurers, Compliance, and Risk on legal and regulatory issues - Management of ... S. commodities regulatory frameworks (FERC, CFTC and state regulation). - Ability to operate ...

Morgan Stanley

ED, Commodities Attorney

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $275K/yr

... originators, structurers, Compliance, and Risk on legal and regulatory issues - Management of ... S. commodities regulatory frameworks (FERC, CFTC and state regulation). - Ability to operate ...

Scoular

Originator

Goodland, KS

The Originator role is responsible for purchasing commodities from producer customers and maintaining and enhancing grower relationships. This role works with a provided grower list to maintain ...

The Scoular Company

Originator

Goodland, KS

The Originator role is responsible for purchasing commodities from producer customers and maintaining and enhancing grower relationships. This role works with a provided grower list to maintain ...

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How much do origination commodities jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for origination commodities in the United States is $64,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Origination Commodities vs Commodity Trader?

AspectOrigination CommoditiesCommodity Trader
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications like CFA are commonSimilar credentials; often holds finance or economics degrees, with CFA or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentEngages in developing new supply sources, negotiating contracts, and building supplier relationshipsFocuses on buying and selling commodities in markets, managing trading positions, and market analysis
Industry UsageUsed in energy, metals, agriculture sectors for sourcing and contract negotiationsCommon in trading firms, banks, and commodity exchanges for market transactions

While both roles require knowledge of commodities markets and similar credentials, Origination Commodities primarily focus on sourcing and contract development, whereas Commodity Traders concentrate on market trading and position management.

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COMMODITIES MERCHANDISER

COMMODITIES MERCHANDISER

Kent Corporation

Muscatine, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

At KENT WORLDWIDE™, you’re not just taking a job - you’re building something that lasts. As a family-owned company with nearly a century of momentum, we’re focused on supporting a growing world through innovation in food, agriculture, and beyond. Our people drive that impact - bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to doing meaningful work every day.

As a Commodities Merchandiser, you’ll play a key role in managing commodity origination and feed ingredient logistics while gaining exposure to risk management within our commodities team. You’ll build strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers and internal partners, helping deliver cost-effective solutions that support our operations and customers. Ready to grow your career and help shape what’s next at KENT WORLDWIDE?

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage supply base, including sourcing, selecting, and negotiating optimal cost structures, terms, and services
  • Monitor market conditions and supplier performance; proactively address pricing, delivery, and risk-related issues
  • Ensure proper inventory levels and compliance with product specifications and quality standards
  • Execute purchasing activities, including hedging orders, futures balancing, and risk compliance
  • Identify and implement cost savings and cost mitigation opportunities through spend analysis and commodity review
  • Build, develop, and continuously improve a reliable, high-quality supplier base through audits, improvement events, and quality initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, feed formulators, and plant managers to optimize cost and delivery outcomes
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data, track performance metrics, manage supplier claims, and support reporting on commodities and positions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 2 or more years of commodity experience
  • Positive attitude and ability to work with sense of urgency in a fast paced, autonomous environment
  • Must be a team player, and understand impact of others on complex business needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think and act independently
  • Excellent decision making, people management, and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

  • 10% - As needed

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