Trader

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a skilled commodity trader to merchandise grains and feed ingredients, aiming for optimal profitability and market leadership. The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and executing strategic trades across international markets.

You will analyze portfolios, apply trading strategies, and collaborate with operations to settle physical trades while maintaining a customer-focused mindset and entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics & Business, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Agricultural Commodities Trading.
• Experience in international agricultural commodities trading.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• English and Bahasa fluency.

Responsibilities

• Identify business growth opportunities and assess market trends.
• Analyze the commodity portfolio to uncover potential trading opportunities.
• Apply appropriate trading strategies in response to market conditions.
• Lead negotiations for buying and selling activities to maximize profitability.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on purchasing and sales decisions.
• Monitor supply and demand dynamics that influence trades and valuations.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Client relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

English & Bahasa

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Business

Agribusiness background

Tools

Excel

Job description

This role is responsible for merchandising grains (e.g., Soybean) and feed ingredients (e.g., Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal) to meet sales targets and generate significant financial returns. Success in this position requires buying and selling commodities at the optimal times, developing ADM’s distribution operations, maintaining strong customer relationships, and communicating relevant market insights.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify business growth opportunities and assess market trends.
• Analyze the commodity portfolio to uncover potential trading opportunities.
• Apply appropriate trading strategies in response to various market conditions or economic trends.
• Lead negotiations for buying and selling activities to maximize profitability.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on purchasing and sales decisions.
• Monitor supply and demand dynamics that influence trades and valuations.
• Track international market performance and trends.
• Manage customer relationships and maintain strong connections with key market players.
• Cultivate and nurture long-term business relationships with existing clients and potential trading partners.
• Drive operational efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the operations team to oversee the physical settlement of commodities.

Your Profile:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Business, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Agricultural Commodities Trading (e.g., Soybean, Corn, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal).
• Experience in international agricultural commodities trading.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to take initiative and think critically.
• A customer-oriented mindset with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail, result-driven, and hands-on.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and spoken, in English and Bahasa.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong presentation skills in both English and Bahasa.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.