Commodity Trader

Job description / Role

The Commodity Trader will be responsible for driving the trading operations for corn, soybean, wheat, and other Agri-commodities., ensuring profitable procurement and sales strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of global commodity markets, strong relationships with suppliers and buyers, and expertise in risk management.

Client Details

A leading agribusiness group

Description

* Develop and execute trading strategies for agri-commodities like corn, soybean, soybean meals, wheat and edible oils across GCC, Levant, North Africa, Iraq and Sudan
* Identify, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and buyers across international markets.
* Monitor market trends, geopolitical factors, and supply-demand dynamics to optimize trading opportunities.
* Expand the company's trading network by building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, processors, and logistics providers.
* Oversee risk management strategies, including price hedging and market exposure control.
* Collaborate with finance, logistics, and legal teams to ensure seamless execution of trades.
* Explore new trading opportunities in wheat and edible oils to support business expansion.
* Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.

Job Offer

Build the trading division in Dubai for a leading agribusiness group

* Proven experience in commodity trading, with a strong focus on corn and soybean.
* Additional experience in wheat and edible oil trading is a plus.
* 8+ years' experience in commodity trading
* Strong network within the global agribusiness and trading markets.
* Expertise in risk management, market analysis, and contract negotiation.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Willingness to be based in Dubai and travel as required

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.