- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Drive grain and cotton accumulation activities
- Based in Toowoomba, QLD within a key regional market
About the role
Bunge is seeking a commercially minded and relationship‑focused Grain & Cotton Merchant to join our Grower Services / Accumulation team in Toowoomba.
This role is responsible for grower accumulation activities across grain, pulses and cotton, along with contributing to supply and demand analysis. You will play a key role working alongside the QLD / NTH NSW Origination Manager in building strong grower relationships, supporting trading outcomes and providing valuable market insights to the broader business.
This is a dynamic and hands-on position, offering strong exposure to grower engagement, commodity markets and accumulation strategy within a global agribusiness.
We welcome applications from both industry professionals and motivated early‑career candidates or graduates looking to build a long‑term career in agribusiness. You’ll be supported with mentoring, structured learning and hands‑on experience to help you develop your career.
Key responsibilities
- Purchase grain, pulses and cotton from growers, consultants and brokers to achieve accumulation targets
- Promote Bunge accumulation products and pricing options, including cash and contracted grain
- Work closely with the Trade Desk and Regional Origination Managers to deliver accumulation plans
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers through regular engagement, meetings and on-farm visits
- Attend and present at grower events, field days and industry forums
- Build networks with consultants, market commentators and end users
- Coordinate with bulk handling and operations teams to support execution of accumulation plans
- Monitor grain and cotton markets, sharing timely insights with internal stakeholders
- Gather on-the-ground intelligence across regional growing areas to support market analysis
- Contribute to supply and demand analysis, production modelling and reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely contract administration, position reporting and CRM data entry
- Actively contribute to a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety standard
About you
- Knowledge of broadacre agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy or rural finance is highly regarded
- Strong understanding of the Australian grain and cotton industries
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence
About us
Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia and Western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.
By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we operate in.
In mid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating a premier agribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employees globally.
Benefits
When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to support continuous learning and career growth
- Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
- Birthday leave
- Years of service recognition
- Rigorous safety practices
- Paid primary and secondary parental leave
- A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork.
Ready to get started? Join Bunge and take your career to the next level in a role that’s both exciting and rewarding.
How to apply
To apply for the position please click on ‘Apply’ or for further information please contact Manager Origination Queensland & Northern New South Wales, Nick Kelly on +61 427 135 729
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 26 July 2026
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.
