Commodity Trader / Originator (Wheat, Corn, Barley)

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Trader / Originator specialising in Wheat, Corn and Barley for a role based in Dubai. The position will focus on physical commodity trading and origination, developing supply and demand relationships and identifying profitable trading opportunities across relevant international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop physical trading activities in Wheat, Corn and Barley.
• Originate grain from producers, suppliers and trading partners across key producing regions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, buyers, mills, feed producers and other market participants.
• Identify new trading opportunities and develop profitable trading flows.
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts, pricing and commercial terms.
• Manage transactions from origination and execution through delivery.
• Monitor global grain markets, supply and demand fundamentals, crop developments and price movements.
• Develop new trading flows and expand the network of suppliers and buyers.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure successful execution of physical transactions.
• Take responsibility for trading margins, profitability and P&L.
• Identify opportunities for new markets, products and trading flows.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in physical agricultural commodity trading and/or origination.
• Strong experience trading Wheat, Corn and Barley.
• Proven track record in physical grain trading, origination or both.
• Established network of suppliers and/or buyers in relevant international grain markets.
• Strong knowledge of international grain trade flows and major producing/exporting regions.
• Experience with FOB, CIF, CFR and other international commodity trade structures.
• Strong understanding of commodity pricing, supply and demand fundamentals and trading margins.
• Proven negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to independently originate and execute profitable transactions.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a clear understanding of P&L.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Arabic or French language skills are considered an advantage.
• Based in Dubai.