Wheat / Grains Trader

SAS Human Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm based in the UAE is seeking an experienced Wheat & Grains Trader. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in trading wheat and grains, along with strong relationships across CIS markets. Responsibilities include sourcing and negotiating trades, managing a trading book, and developing relationships with suppliers and buyers. Knowledge of GAFTA/FOSFA rules and fluency in English are required; Russian or Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in wheat, grains, or agricultural commodities trading.
• Strong experience dealing with CIS suppliers, producers, and exporters.
• Deep understanding of global agri-markets, supply chains, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and execute trades for various grain products.
• Manage a profitable trading book focused on CIS-origin commodities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with CIS suppliers and traders.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Relationship management

Commodity risk management

Job description

Wheat / Grains Trader

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Market related

Our client is a dynamic global enterprise based in the UAE.

For over four decades they have delivered impactful solutions across diverse sectors, including petroleum trading, logistics, auto spare parts, solar energy distribution, and agro‑strategic commodities.

We are seeking a highly capable Wheat & Grains Trader with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in the physical trading of wheat, grains, and agricultural commodities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience dealing with suppliers, producers, traders, and exporters across CIS countries and a proven ability to develop and manage trade flows across global markets including the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and execute trades for wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, oilseeds, and other grain products.
• Build and manage a profitable trading book with focus on CIS‑origin commodities.
• Conduct commercial evaluations including pricing, freight, logistics, quality parameters, and margin optimization.
• Monitor global market fundamentals, supply–demand dynamics, weather impacts, and geopolitical developments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with CIS suppliers, exporters, farmers, grain elevators, and logistics operators.
• Negotiate supply volumes, pricing formulas, Incoterms, and quality specifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with mills, feed producers, importers, and key buyers across MENA, Africa, and Asia.
• Draft, negotiate, and review purchase and sales contracts under GAFTA/FOSFA and Incoterms.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics, shipping, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Supervise loading operations, inspection, fumigation, and quality control processes.
• Manage all documentation including BLs, phytosanitary certificates, COO, quality reports, and trade finance documents.
• Track daily P&L, positions, exposures, and market risks and maintain accurate reporting.

Skills

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in wheat, grains, or agricultural commodities trading.
• Strong experience dealing with CIS suppliers, producers, and exporters.
• Demonstrated track record of profitable trading and market development.
• Deep understanding of global agri‑markets, supply chains, and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of GAFTA/FOSFA rules, Incoterms, quality grades, and commodity risk management.
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Russian or Arabic is a strong added advantage.
• Strong network across CIS, MENA, Africa, and Asia.
• Experience in tenders and large‑volume supply programs.
• Ability to interpret market analytics, data trends, and trade flows.
• Familiarity with commodity trading systems and financial instruments.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced trading environments.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and commercially driven.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving capability.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Honest, reliable, and committed to professional ethics.