Commodities Portfolio & Growth Manager

Caldic North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldic North America is seeking a Business Development Manager Commodities to own and optimize a defined commodity portfolio across the U.S. and Canada.

The role balances margin, volume growth, and exposure while coordinating with Sales, Procurement, and Suppliers to implement trading strategies. The position requires 5+ years in commodity trading or related fields, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage risk in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in commodity trading, procurement, or commercial roles with portfolio ownership.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, pricing, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Proven ability to manage margin, volume, and risk simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a commodity portfolio P&L, tracking margin, volume growth, and exposure.
• Execute buy/sell contracts; negotiate supplier and customer agreements to optimize price, timing, and risk.
• Manage long/short positions to align purchases with sales commitments.
• Balance contracts/positions weekly to reconcile exposure and take corrective action.
• Manage risk from market volatility and over/under-contracting.
• Improve margins via strategic sourcing, pricing discipline, and timing.
• Identify opportunities for profitable volume growth with key customers.
• Provide market intelligence and pricing guidance.
• Maintain supplier relationships for competitive supply and insights.
• Lead contract lifecycle management: booking, monitoring, adjustments, resolving discrepancies.
• Deliver regular P&L, contract balance, market positions, and growth reports.
• Support continuous improvement to boost trading efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with policies and health and safety.

Skills

Portfolio ownership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Market analysis

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Caldic North America is seeking a Business Development Manager Commodities to own and optimize a defined commodity portfolio across the U.S. and Canada.

The role balances margin, volume growth, and exposure while coordinating with Sales, Procurement, and Suppliers to implement trading strategies. The position requires 5+ years in commodity trading or related fields, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage risk in a fast-moving environment.