Commodity Trader

Randstad Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Türkiye is seeking a Commodity Trader to drive strategic trades, analyze market dynamics, and manage risk in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves domestic and international sales, market research on economic and geopolitical developments, developing profitable trading strategies, and building strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and market participants.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics raw materials, petrochemicals, or related sectors.
• Strong sales and market development mindset with international exposure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct domestic and international sales activities.
• Analyze economic, geopolitical, and sector developments in markets.
• Identify buying and selling opportunities and develop trading strategies.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, customers, manufacturers, and other market participants.
• Monitor positions, prices, and risks within approved limits.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Economics & Administrative Sciences

Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

For our partner in the international trade industry, we are looking for a 'Commodity Trader' who will focus on executing strategic trades, analyzing market dynamics and managing risks in a fast-paced commercial environment.

• Conducting domestic and international sales.
• Analyze economic, geopolitical, and sector-specific developments in international markets.
• Identify buying and selling opportunities and develop profitable trading strategies.
• Manage business relationships with suppliers, customers, manufacturers, and other market participants.
• Monitor positions, prices, and market risks and operate within the relevant risk limits.
• Developing and implementing general sales strategies.
• In addition to the products currently being sold and marketed, conduct research on new products that can be marketed abroad and establish sales channels.
• Developing new business opportunities and customer/supplier relationships.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Research and analyze market conditions to determine product selling prices and payment terms.
• Identify customer needs and work in coordination with the relevant departments in operational and product procurement processes.
• Reach out to potential clients to explore new business opportunities, build relationships, and expand the client portfolio.
• Conduct regular customer visits.

qualifications

• Preferably graduated from the Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, or Industrial Engineering programs.
• At least 7 years of experience in the plastics raw materials, petrochemicals, food, agricultural products, mining, and chemical industries.
• Proficient in all payment and delivery processes in international trade.
• Proficient in import, export, customs clearance, and foreign trade regulations.
• Possesses a business-oriented perspective and a results-driven approach to work.
• With a focus on sales and marketing management and international business development.
• With a portfolio of new customers and new suppliers.
• No restrictions on international travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in harmony with other units.
• Proficient in using MS Office programs.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.