Grain Sourcing Manager

About the role

LIONPRO is looking for an experienced Grain Sourcing Manager to strengthen its grain sourcing capabilities in Europe. The role suits someone who knows the market from the inside, understands key players, products, pricing dynamics and market movements, and ideally already has a strong network of suppliers and industry contacts. You will take ownership of developing and managing grain sourcing in Europe, with potential scope extending to other continents over time.

Key responsibilities

• Build, manage and grow the grain supplier base in Europe, identifying and onboarding new, qualified suppliers.
• Negotiate purchase terms, pricing (CIF/FOB) and contracts, and work to progressively improve payment terms with suppliers.
• Verify and track suppliers' export/import readiness and documentation, such as phytosanitary certificates, quality certificates and certificates of origin.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, local versus export price dynamics and supply/demand shifts, providing regular market intelligence to HQ and the sales team.
• Represent LIONPRO at industry events, trade fairs and conferences to develop relationships and strengthen market presence.
• Provide sourcing-side input (volumes, costs, supplier capacity) for budget planning and forecasting, in coordination with Procurement and Finance.
• Work closely with international Procurement, Sales, Logistics and Finance teams to align sourcing opportunities with customer demand and business priorities.

Required profile

• Strong hands-on experience in grain sourcing, agricultural commodities or a closely related industry.
• Deep knowledge of the European market, its key suppliers, market structure and commercial dynamics.
• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, trading or commercial supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a strong commercial mindset; able to build trusted, long-term relationships while delivering strong commercial results.
• Comfortable working independently and owning a market and supplier portfolio.
• Fluent English, as you will be part of an international team.
• An existing network among producers, processors, traders, exporters or other market players is a significant advantage.

Required skills

• Awareness of feed/grain quality and safety certification schemes (e.g. GMP+, phytosanitary requirements) is an advantage.

What we offer

• The chance to take ownership of grain sourcing in a fast-growing global trading company.
• A role with direct commercial impact, where your market knowledge, relationships and decisions shape the business.
• The freedom to build and develop the supplier network and influence how the category grows.
• A highly international environment with colleagues, suppliers and customers across multiple regions.
• Close cooperation with an experienced international team across Procurement, Sales, Logistics and Finance.
• A fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and market expertise are valued.