Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Commercial Trade Manager

to oversee our global procurement and risk management activities in grains (wheat & corn) and edible oils (CPO, COL & ROL). The role combines commodity trading, futures hedging, and physical execution with responsibility for securing competitive procurement and ensuring smooth delivery to our refining, packaging, and distribution operations across Africa and the Middle East.

Trade Expectations

Corn:

80,000 MT per annum (8 shipments)

Wheat:

80,000 MT per annum (8 shipments)

CPO/COL:

95,000 MT per annum (8-12 shipments)

ROL:

60,000 MT per annum (5-10 shipments) - On process - To be expected as part of annual task

Key Responsibilities

Grains (Wheat & Corn)

Trade and hedge

CME wheat & corn futures

for both price protection and physical delivery. Source physical cargoes

FOB/CIF

from exporters and CME delivery points. Negotiate and manage

GAFTA contracts

(quality, shipment period, tolerance, disputes). Oversee logistics including vessel chartering, LC coordination, and discharge operations.

Oils (CPO, COL & ROL)

Trade and hedge

Bursa Malaysia CPO, COL & ROL futures

. Procure crude and refined oils for refining and packaging operations. Negotiate

PORAM/FOSFA contracts

and manage delivery schedules. Handle price risk management, spreads, and rolling futures positions.

Cross-Function

Align LC

opening dates and procurement commitments.

Book freight with vessel brokers

for grains and oils, negotiating charterparty terms, demurrage, dispatch, and fixture details.

Delegate documentation and execution tasks

(BL, customs, LC paperwork, inspection certificates) to the operations clerk, while maintaining oversight and ensuring compliance.

Manage insurance claims, quality/quantity disputes, and inspections

(SGS, BVC, GAFTA).

Track inventory & reordering points

(align procurement with factory demand)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Procurement & Cost Efficiency

Average Procurement Cost vs Market Suppliers. Competitive vessel booking.

Supply Chain Reliability

On-time Delivery Rate to our factories.

Contract & Dispute Management

Disputes Resolved Favorably (contracts, insurance claims, shipping).

Market Intelligence & Reporting

Accuracy of Market Forecasts (internal reports vs actual price movements). Management Decisions Supported (# of strategic procurement decisions enabled by analysis).

LC & Finance Management

LC coordination with Buyer, Payer & Supplier. Documentation compliance rate (shipments executed with zero LC/document issues).

Candidate Profile

At minimum 7-12 years of commodity trading experience

A bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or Finance ideally someone with MBA or postgraduate certification, plus with

GAFTA, FOSFA, PORAM

contracts and arbitration frameworks.

Proven record in

futures hedging (Bursa Malaysia, CME)

and physical procurement.

Deep knowledge of

GAFTA, FOSFA, PORAM contracts

and arbitration frameworks.

Strong network with exporters, shippers, brokers, and inspection agencies.

Skilled negotiator with ability to handle

demurrage claims, disputes, and LC-linked procurement

.

Analytical mindset with risk management and market analysis capability.

What We Offer

Opportunity to build and lead a commercial trading desk in a fast-growing group. Exposure to international markets across

Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

. Competitive package with performance-linked incentives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED22,000.00 - AED29,500.00 per month