---

---

Description:

Job Purpose
The Agricultural Commodities Trader will develop and setup ’s soft commodity sourcing and trading strategy. The candidate must have an in-depth fundamental knowledge of the physical soft commodities market, including product knowledge, price drivers, customers, suppliers, storage, and logistics, with a proven track record of executing profitable transactions.

Key Responsibilities;

• Development, setting and implementation of the Company’s commodity sourcing strategy;
• Compile an annual income budget detailing volumes, counterparties, margins and indicative cashflows required to meet budget;
• Maintain and develop sales opportunities while adhering to credit, quality, and cash risk limits; monitor national and international markets as well as negotiate price, specification, and delivery details.
• Negotiate price/delivery, write up logistical documents, contracts, applications, hedging transactions, and final settlements; adhering to trading and risk position limits.
• Build and Maintain relations with key industry customers, suppliers and service providers (brokers, transporters), through frequent visits and regular market information and other communications;
• Negotiating, Contracting, Coordinating, and Optimisation of the Commodity business of the Company;
• Get involved in hedging operations, FX covers, and risk mitigation procedures;
• Manager Client contacts and Contract management process;
• Assistance with any functions as requested by the CEO.
  

Preferred Competencies;

• High level of computer skills and advanced level in excel and other analytical tools
• Strong analytical skills, should be able to accept and manage complexity and uncertainty, and be able to act independently and take responsibility;
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong business acumen.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
  

---

Primary Areas of Accountability: