Key Skills

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Commodity Trading and Market Development Buy and sell agricultural commodities, including peanuts, sesame seeds, pulses, raw cashews and grains. Identify new trading opportunities across European and international markets. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, processors, exporters, importers and end buyers. Monitor market prices, supply and demand, crop conditions, harvest cycles and international trade developments. Negotiate purchase and sales prices, specifications, quantities, payment terms and delivery conditions. Identify opportunities to improve trading margins and develop profitable customer and supplier relationships. Sourcing and Supplier Management Source commodities from suitable origins and evaluate supplier reliability, pricing and quality. Develop relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, including producers and exporters. Compare offers across origins, taking account of freight, insurance, duties, quality and other landed costs. Coordinate product specifications, quality documentation and inspection requirements. Work with the company's sourcing and quality teams to address quality issues and supplier performance. Contracts, Logistics and Risk Management Manage purchase and sales transactions from negotiation through contract execution and delivery. Coordinate with logistics, shipping, finance and quality teams to support timely fulfilment. Monitor shipment schedules, contractual obligations, documentation and payment terms. Evaluate counterparty, price, currency, quality, credit and shipment risks. Escalate potential contractual or operational issues and help resolve claims and discrepancies. Maintain accurate trading records, position reports and transaction documentation. Commercial Performance Achieve agreed trading volume, revenue and gross margin targets. Assess profitability at the transaction and customer-account levels. Develop a reliable portfolio of suppliers and buyers. Prepare regular market updates, trading forecasts and performance reports for management. Essential Requirements Relevant experience in physical commodity trading, agricultural trading, food ingredients or a closely related commercial role. Understanding of purchase and sales negotiations, pricing, trading margins and contract management. Experience developing supplier and buyer relationships. Knowledge of international shipping, import/export procedures and trade documentation. Strong numerical, analytical and commercial decision-making skills. Ability to assess trading risks and manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Excellent professional communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in spreadsheets and commercial reporting tools. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Direct experience trading peanuts, sesame seeds, pulses, cashews, grains or other soft commodities. Existing supplier or customer relationships in Europe, Africa or other major agricultural producing regions. Knowledge of international commodity pricing, crop cycles, freight markets and landed-cost calculations. Experience with Incoterms, letters of credit, documentary requirements and international payment terms. Familiarity with food safety standards, quality specifications, product traceability and relevant certifications. A degree in business, international trade, agriculture, supply chain, economics or a related field. Experience working in a multilingual and international trading environment. What JKT Foods Offers Exposure to international agricultural commodity markets and sourcing networks. Opportunity to build trading relationships across multiple origins and destination markets. A commercially focused role with responsibility for trading opportunities and profitability. Competitive compensation and performance incentives, subject to the agreed package. Application Interested candidates should submit their CV and a summary of their commodity trading experience, including relevant products, markets, sourcing origins and commercial responsibilities. Application email: HR - [email protected] or [email protected] Contact Number: - +44 7308464577

Core Responsibilities

Trade agricultural commodities by sourcing products, developing supplier and buyer relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and identifying opportunities across international markets. Manage transactions from negotiation through delivery, monitor risks and profitability, and report on market conditions and trading performance.

Requirements

Relevant experience in physical commodity or agricultural trading, with knowledge of negotiations, pricing, margins, contracts, international shipping, and trade documentation. Strong analytical, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills are required; direct soft-commodity experience and a relevant degree are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Performance Incentives