Commodity Trading Associate - U.S. Locations

Commodity Trading Associate 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations

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Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love.

And we connect families with daily essentials—from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration, and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning.

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors.
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the marketplace.
• Initiate, negotiate, and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing, and payment.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts.
• Ensure thorough and accurate follow‑up, execution, and closure of all contracts.
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants.
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit suppliers and internal and external customers.
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills, even when the outcome is uncertain.
• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others.
• Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction, and courage.
• Motivation and drive to succeed.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work in a fast‑paced, price‑volatile, changing environment.
• Willingness to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities.

The expected salary for this position is $72,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short‑term and long‑term incentives
• Mental Health and Well‑Being program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits for those that qualify
• Minnesota-based employees:
  Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive, and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives…