Job details
For one of our clients, we are looking to recruit a Grains Trader.
Your mission :
- Develop and manage a portfolio of customers and suppliers in the grain sector
- Analyse market trends, including supply, demand and price drivers, to identify and capture trading opportunities in EMEA
- Negotiate purchase and sale contracts, oversee transaction execution, and ensure quality standards, specifications, and deadlines are met
- Work closely with logistics, finance, and inspection teams to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain
- Identify and manage financial, logistical, and compliance risks associated with the grain trade in EMEA
- Regularly organise and undertake international missions
Your profile :
- 4 to 8 years of experience in grain trading; exposure to EMEA is mandatory
- Ability to critically analyse market data to make informed trading decisions
- Exceptional negotiation and maritime chartering skills, with a history of successfully closing transactions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships
- Fluency in English mandatory, any other languages an asset
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