Category Specialist (m/f/d), Agribusiness, Europe

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Ingredion is looking for a Category Specialist for the Agribusiness in Hamburg!

The Category Specialist Agribusiness Europe is responsible for the European co-products business, including market analysis, managing strategic co-product sales plans to drive profitable growth and commercialization (negotiations and closing of contracts) as well as the execution and logistics of European co-product sales.

Additionally, the role will be responsible for our grain supply operations to the Hamburg site, incl. planning and coordination of sea freight and port logistics for grain in cooperation with shipping companies, terminals and services providers for both bulk and containerized shipments.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Agribusiness EMEA

Core Responsibilities

• Market analysis - Conducting analysis of the corn and animal feed market such as supply and demand trends, pricing and opportunities
• Sales of corn co-products, process starch & downgrade products - Execution of the co-products strategy to increase valorization.
• Grain supply operations – Planning and execution of grain deliveries from customers via port terminals in the origin, ocean freight and logistics in Hamburg until delivery to the manufacturing site.
• Support grain contracting – be part of the cross-functional contract negotiation team, incl. Procurement and Supply Chain, responsible for planning contract negotiations, engaging in contracting, formalizing agreements, planning and performing supplier visits and audits. Manage the grain position.

Qualified candidates will have

Mandatory requirements:

• Degree, or equivalent in a business-related subject.
• Strong Commercial and/or procurement experience in agribusiness, specifically in animal feed.
• Experience in Central Europe with knowledge in formula contracts like HAFU, GAFTA, Incograin or similar standard contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in a supplier and customer-facing role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, both internally as well as externally.
• German and English fluency, both written and spoken is a must.

Desirable requirements

• Familiarity with petfood or related industries is a plus
• French fluency, both written and spoken is desired.

Required behaviors and skills:

• Growth Mindset – customer centric, seeks solutions and overcomes obstacles to ensure continued operation of the Hamburg facility.
• Building Trusted Partnerships – cultivates and maintains partnerships across all functions, helping teams successfully navigate competing priorities, active participation in the EMEA Agribusiness and Supply Chain teams.
• Attention to Detail – ability to execute plans seamlessly, provides concise updates to senior management.
• Very Good with Numbers – able to handle complex data sets with reliable accuracy, can analyze concisely summarize data for decision making.
• Drives for Results – delivers on the plan and strives to continuously improve the financial impact of the role.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

• Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 33 vacation days each year (bank holidays included), and benefit of the holiday purchase scheme

• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally

• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.

• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

• Company Pension Plan – Secure your future with financial support for retirement.

• Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection

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Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

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