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Description: The Seed Apprentice/ Grower Relations position is responsible assisting senior procurement and origination team members with all aspects of the contracting and procurement process with primary crop producers. The person in this role will become an expert in agronomics of PURIS yellow field pea and/ or soybean seed varieties to support the placement of varieties on producer farm operations. The Seed Apprentice / Grower Relations will coordinate and execute acre contracting, seed sales confirmation, documentation management, and provide customer service by means of direct contact with producers and guidance during the on-farm production of the PURIS Seed varieties. On farm activities including crop scouting, storage allergen checks, and sampling will be a key part of the role facilitating grower connection. The Seed Apprentice/ Grower relations position will learn by supporting the lead procurement team members within PURIS.

PURIS is the linchpin between what the farmers grow and the public consumes—a vertically integrated, non-GMO and organic, plant-based seed, ingredient and food formulation company committed to changing how the world farms, manufactures, and eats food at a global scale, all powered by American farmers.

PURIS offers competitive hourly wages. Our benefits start 1st of the month following hire date and includes 100% paid life, and disability. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous PTO package and 401K with company match. We offer a safe work environment and COVID-19 safety protocols are followed.
Responsibilities:

• Support and execute the process of seed sales and production contracts with primary producers
• Support and execute the process of grower relations and customer service with primary producers. Make multiple phone calls to growers each day and record in the customer database system (CRM).
• Assist with the execution of PURIS Seed sales ensuring the on-time delivery of materials to primary producers
• Learn and share the agronomic information in regards to seed treatment and inoculant seed additives to PURIS products that enhance performance
• Full cycle documentation management including creating contract request forms, contract submissions and follow ups, filing, data management, and harvest planning.
• Field Visits for crop reporting purposes
• Handling and storage inspections at farm sites
• Provide weekly updates of prospects and contracted acres summaries
• Support the procurement team as needed on various administrative activities
• Other projects and duties as assigned

. Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent Required, Associates Degree preferred
• 1-2 years experience in the agricultural industry
• Effective Communicator: Comfortable talking on the phone, via text, and via email to producers and able to follow up within 24 hours to producer requests
• Supply Chain / logistics experience preferred
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast- paced environment.
• Able to work individually as well as in teams
• Efficient learning new skills and protocols
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in daily operations.
• Able to conduct daily duties in a professional appearance and manner.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and OneNote
• Agronomy or farming background preferred

PURIS brings growers, makers, and eaters together to feed the growing plant-based revolution. We are reimagining what it means to be environmental stewards at every step in the food journey from seed to shelf.
Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!
Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater - a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.
Check out our website (www.puris.com) to learn more or email [email protected] for more info.
PURIS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing a team interview, background check, pre-employment physical, and negative drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP

Job Type: Full-time

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