Lead Agricultural Commodities Trader

United Oilseeds Marketing Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading role in UK agriculturalTrading

Exposure to domestic/international mär

Commercial responsibility & autonomy

Collaborative entrepreneurial environ.

Salary + performance bonus

Career progression & leadership

Job summary

United Oilseeds Marketing Limited, the UK's leading break crop specialist, invites an experienced Commodity Trader to join our team in Devizes. You will lead physical trading across oilseeds, pulses and feed ingredients, build lasting farmer and partner relationships and shape commercial strategy.

With 5–10 years in agricultural trading, you’ll oversee risk, hedge activity and market opportunities, while mentoring junior traders and driving growth for one of the UK’s largest farmer-owned

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in agricultural commodity trading.
• Proven track record delivering commercial results.
• Strong understanding of physical commodity markets.
• Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with futures, options, hedging and risk management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders.
• Highly numerate with Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Self-motivated in fast-moving markets.
• Strategic thinker with commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical trading activities across our commodity portfolio, including oilseeds, pulses & feed ingredients.
• Develop and execute trading strategies that deliver profitable margins whilst operating within risk parameters.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with farmers, merchant customers, processors, exporters and industry partners.
• Identify market opportunities through detailed analysis of supply, demand, weather, policy, logistics and macroeconomic factors.
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with domestic and international counterparties.
• Manage futures, options and foreign exchange exposures alongside physical commodity positions.
• Monitor and report market trends, competitor activity and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Take ownership of key customer and supplier accounts while driving business development opportunities.
• Contribute to pool marketing, pricing strategy and commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with operations, finance and risk management teams to ensure efficient execution and control.
• Mentor junior traders and assist with development of wider commercial team.
• Represent the business at industry meetings, conferences and customer events.

Skills

Commodity trading

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Business

Tools

Excel

Trading systems

Risk management systems

Job description

United Oilseeds Marketing Limited, the UK's leading break crop specialist, invites an experienced Commodity Trader to join our team in Devizes. You will lead physical trading across oilseeds, pulses and feed ingredients, build lasting farmer and partner relationships and shape commercial strategy.

With 5–10 years in agricultural trading, you’ll oversee risk, hedge activity and market opportunities, while mentoring junior traders and driving growth for one of the UK’s largest farmer-owned