Key Responsibilities
- Manage international trading of organic and conventional agricultural commodities.
- Identify and develop new international buyers, importers, distributors and trading companies.
- Identify reliable suppliers, processors and producers for various agricultural commodities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with international buyers and suppliers.
- Source commodities based on quality, specification, availability and price requirements.
- Negotiate purchase and sales prices, payment terms and commercial conditions.
- Analyse international commodity prices, market trends, demand and supply conditions.
- Identify profitable trading opportunities across different international markets.
- Handle enquiries, quotations, offers and commercial negotiations.
- Coordinate with suppliers and buyers to ensure timely execution of orders.
- Coordinate with logistics, documentation, quality and finance teams for smooth shipment execution.
- Understand and negotiate FOB, CIF, CFR and other international trade terms.
- Monitor shipment schedules, documentation, payment status and order execution.
- Maintain an updated pipeline of buyers, suppliers and active trading opportunities.
- Develop new markets and expand the company's international customer base.
- Maintain regular communication with overseas clients and suppliers through email, phone and online meetings.
- Prepare regular reports on sales, purchases, margins, shipments, market opportunities and business pipeline.
- Work closely with management to develop and execute the company's international commodity trading strategy.
Candidate Requirements
- Relevant experience in international commodity trading, agricultural commodities, food commodities or export/import business.
- Experience handling organic and/or conventional commodities is preferred.
- Strong understanding of international buying and selling processes.
- Existing network of international buyers/suppliers will be an advantage.
- Experience in price negotiation and margin management.
- Good understanding of international trade documentation and logistics.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and export/import procedures.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to independently develop new customers and suppliers.
- Strong commercial understanding and market-analysis ability.
- Willingness to travel internationally/domestically when required.
Preferred Commodity Experience
Candidates with experience in commodities such as:
Soy Products | Pulses | Grains | Oilseeds | Spices | Organic Food Products | Agricultural Commodities | Food Ingredients | Animal Feed Ingredients
will be preferred.
If you have strong experience in international commodity trading and can independently develop profitable buyer and supplier relationships, we would like to hear from you or email at [email protected]
Pay: ₹200,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
