Grain and Cotton Merchant

About the role

Bunge is seeking a permanent full-time Grain & Cotton Merchant to join our Queensland accumulation team.

On the East Coast, our focus is on the accumulation and supply of grains, cereals, cotton and pulses for both bulk and container export, as well as domestic markets. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with growers and industry stakeholders to support grain purchasing activities.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and analysing supply and demand trends, overseeing supply chain logistics, and managing accumulation-related administrative tasks. You will also work closely with the Trade Desk to coordinate accumulation requirements and pricing strategies.

Additionally, you will represent Bunge at grower meetings, field days, and industry events. Some travel, primarily within Queensland and Northern New South Wales, will be required.

About us

Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions company. With our agile workforce, enhanced global footprint, increased access to key markets and diversified agriculture network covering all major crops, Bunge is able to manage seasonal cycles, weather and other risks, better connecting growers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local growers and the communities we operate in.

On 2 July, Bunge successfully completed its combination with Viterra. Going forward, our business will operate as Bunge, and transition to the brand over the coming months.

Duties

• Build strong relationships with growers, consultants and brokers.
• Liaise with Trade Desk staff regarding accumulation requirements.
• Purchase grain, cotton and pulses to achieve accumulation targets.
• Co-ordinate with bulk handling companies to ensure plans can be executed.
• Assist with analysis of the grain and cotton supply chain and shipping stems.
• Enter data into the CRM and encourage others to do the same.
• Monitor updates on weather, production, logistics, competitors, shipping and any other supply or demand attributes.

About you

• Experience working in a broadacre agriculture business, applicants with agronomy and rural finance experience are encouraged to apply
• Graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Ability to travel within Queensland and Northern New South Wales to attend a variety of meetings, growers and events
• Sound understanding of cropping systems and modern farming practices
• Empathy with rural communities
• Strong understanding of the Australian grain industry and industry participants
• High level analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Computer skills and the ability to use MS Office products

Benefits

As well as providing an empowering culture, Bunge promotes a range of employee benefits including:

• Fully maintained company vehicle provided
• Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
• Corporate discounts
• Novated leasing
• Birthday leave
• Years of service recognition
• Primary and secondary carer paid parental leave
• A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork

How to apply

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please visit the careers page of our website , or for further information please contact QLD Accumulation Manager Nick Kelly on

Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 19 October 2025

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the advertised closing date.