Junior Vegetable Oils Trader – Europe Trading

AAK AB; Zaandijk, Rotterdam; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Career progression

International exposure

Job summary

AAK is seeking a Junior Vegetable Oils Trader to join the European Sourcing & Trading team, based in Rotterdam or Zaandijk, The Netherlands. You will support the sourcing and trading of vegetable oils across Europe, working with experienced traders to build market knowledge and trading discipline while gaining exposure to the fast-moving world of agricultural commodities.

As you grow, you will take increasing ownership of selected trades, supplier relationships and purchasing decisions within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Agribusiness or a related field.
• Up to three years of relevant experience in commodity trading, sourcing, procurement, logistics, market analysis or a similar commercial environment; internships and graduate experience are also valued.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and draw clear commercial conclusions.
• A genuine interest in vegetable oils, agricultural commodities and international physical trading.
• Commercial mindset combined with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work within structured risk and governance frameworks while developing sound trading judgement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with colleagues, suppliers and market partners.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vegetable oils markets, including prices, supply and demand trends, freight, currencies and relevant geopolitical or regulatory developments.
• Support the execution of physical vegetable oils trades, including quotations, contract confirmations, delivery coordination and trade follow-up.
• Maintain accurate trading positions, pricing records and exposure reporting, escalating risks or discrepancies where required.
• Contribute to pricing analysis, hedging preparation and trading recommendations under the guidance of senior traders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, brokers, customers and internal stakeholders to support reliable supply and identify commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Sustainability, Sales and Operations to resolve commercial and operational issues.
• Develop your understanding of commodity markets, trading disciplines and risk management while progressively taking ownership of selected categories and trades.
• Ensure compliance with trading governance, contractual obligations and sustainability requirements across all activities.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Market analysis

Strong communication

Fluent English

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Agribusiness

Job description

AAK is seeking a Junior Vegetable Oils Trader to join the European Sourcing & Trading team, based in Rotterdam or Zaandijk, The Netherlands. You will support the sourcing and trading of vegetable oils across Europe, working with experienced traders to build market knowledge and trading discipline while gaining exposure to the fast-moving world of agricultural commodities.

As you grow, you will take increasing ownership of selected trades, supplier relationships and purchasing decisions within