Ingredion Incorporated

Specialty Corn Contracting Agent

Ingredion Incorporated
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,100 - $136,167 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in grain procurement, agricultural operations, and relationship management with growers and suppliers. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and managing grain quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AgricultureGrain Procurement ExperienceStrong Relationship-Building SkillsProficiency With Microsoft OfficeKnowledge Of Agricultural Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Contract specialty corn varieties directly with growers supporting the Indianapolis plant
  • Maintain grain quality and functionality from the farm through plant delivery
  • Manage the operational relationship with the Indianapolis manufacturing facility
  • Represent Ingredion within the local agricultural community
  • Build and maintain relationships with contract growers, seed companies, storage locations, and other business partners throughout the Indianapolis draw area
  • Complete TrueTrace, Sustainability, and other farm-level documentation requirements
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for the grower base utilizing the BUSHEL App
  • Develop and execute annual contracting plans for specialty grain programs, including NGM Waxy, WaxiPro, and Organic Waxy
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to balance business demand, grain supply availability, and seed volume requirements
  • Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, supply reliability, and risk management
  • Monitor grain markets and industry trends
  • Coordinate grain delivery schedules and storage plans
  • Manage rail, barge, and container logistics as needed
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on inventory reporting, grain pricing, and seed usage reporting
  • Support grain management systems, including AgTech and grower-facing platforms
  • Develop contingency plans for production shortfalls, changing customer demand, or supply disruptions
  • Partner with Agronomy and Sustainability teams on research programs and sustainability initiatives
  • Support internal and external audits, including TrueTrace and NGM compliance programs
  • Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to improve grain quality and operational performance
  • Provide commercial and operational feedback for seed development and agronomic initiatives
  • Participate in global agricultural forums and share best practices across Ingredion’s Specialty Grain organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Experience in agribusiness, grain procurement, grain merchandising, agricultural operations, seed production, seed sales, or a related agricultural field
  • Knowledge of grain production, agricultural markets, grower relations, and supply chain management
  • Strong relationship-building skills with growers, suppliers, and key agricultural stakeholders
  • Ability to analyze supply and demand dynamics and develop sourcing recommendations
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems
  • Ability to travel within the region to support grower, supplier, and plant relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
  • May be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus
  • Disability accommodations throughout the hiring and selection process

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Hard Skills
Grain MerchandisingSupply Chain ManagementSourcing RecommendationsGrain Quality ManagementContracting Plans DevelopmentGrain Market AnalysisLogistics ManagementAgTech Systems SupportTrueTrace ComplianceNGM Compliance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
BUSHEL AppAgTech PlatformsGrain Management Systems
Industry Keywords
AgribusinessAgronomySeed ProductionAgricultural EconomicsSustainability InitiativesGrain QualityOperational PerformanceCross-Functional CollaborationInventory ReportingAgricultural Forums