Senior Commodity Trader, Limestone / Dolomite (Steel Raw Materials)

Aegis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Trader to build a limestone/dolomite trading book for steel mills, owning the P&L and leading the desk. You will bring current buyer and supplier relationships and drive growth through risk-aware execution.

Expect to secure long-term supply, manage tender strategies, set processes and mentor a junior team as you help design future commodity verticals. Strong leadership and market expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years as a trader (not only sourcing or sales) in limestone and dolomite or closely related fluxes.
• Verifiable value and volume closed in the last 3 years.
• Direct sales to steel mills with a buyer book that can be activated quickly.
• Supply-side knowledge: mines, quarries, processors and quality consistency.
• Command of specs (CaO, MgO, SiO2, LOI, sizing) and how mills consume them.
• Logistics expertise: rail, road, port, vessel, demurrage.
• Exposure to government and PSU tenders and bidding.
• P&L ownership; credit, counterparty and price risk control.
• Ability to lead a desk and hire juniors.

Responsibilities

• Build the book to agreed volume and margin targets.
• Secure long-term supply and offtake with mines and mills.
• Run tender and bid strategy.
• Set desk processes, risk limits and reporting.
• Hire and mentor a small team.
• Help design the next commodity verticals.

Skills

7+ years

Limestone & Dolomite

Sales to steel mills

P&L ownership

Risk management

Supply chain knowledge

Specs know-how (CaO MgO LOI)

Logistics (rail/port/vessel)

Tender & bid strategy

Team leadership

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Trader will build a trading book in limestone and dolomite for steel mills, bring existing buyer and supplier relationships, own the P&L, and lead and grow the desk.

Key responsibility

• Build the book to agreed volume and margin targets
• Secure long-term supply and offtake with mines and mills
• Run tender and bid strategy
• Set desk processes, risk limits and reporting
• Hire and mentor a small team
• Help design the next commodity verticals

Must-have

• At least 7 years as a trader (not only sourcing or sales) in limestone and dolomite or closely related steelmaking fluxes, including recent years
• Verifiable value and volume closed in the last 3 years
• Direct sales to steel mills (integrated and EAF) with a buyer book that can be activated quickly
• Supply-side knowledge: mines, quarries, processors and quality consistency
• Command of specs (CaO, MgO, SiO2, LOI, sizing) and how mills consume them
• Logistics expertise: rail, road, port, vessel, demurrage
• Exposure to government and PSU tenders and bidding
• P&L ownership; credit, counterparty and price risk control
• Ability to lead a desk and hire juniors

Good to have

• Import/export experience
• Technical (mining, metallurgy, engineering) or MBA background
• Familiarity with other steel raw materials

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact on the company's success.