Fertilizer Trader
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
UnfoldHR seeks an experienced Fertilizer Trader to join their Dubai team, responsible for originating, sourcing, marketing, and executing international trading transactions across fertilizer, petrochemicals, and mineral commodities.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and execute profitable trading opportunities across fertilizer, and mineral commodity markets
- Manage the full trade lifecycle from sourcing and procurement through to sales, logistics, and contract completion
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with producers, suppliers, distributors, traders, and end users globally
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and customers on pricing, contract terms, payment structures, and delivery schedules
- Monitor global fertilizer, sulphur, and mineral markets, including supply demand trends, pricing movements, freight rates, and geopolitical developments
- Coordinate with logistics, shipping, and operations teams to ensure efficient execution of international shipments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Trade, Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in international commodity trading
- Proven track record in fertilizer, chemical, and mineral commodity markets
- Demonstrated experience in managing international trade transactions and complex commercial negotiations
- Strong understanding of commodity trading economics, trade finance, logistics, and supply chain management
- Established sourcing relationships with producers and suppliers across Middle East, CIS Region, China, Southeast Asia, Africa
- Established buyer network across India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Far East Markets
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Fertilizer Trader to join our trading team in Dubai.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, sourcing, marketing, and executing international trading transactions across fertilizer, petrochemicals, and mineral commodities.
- This role requires a deep understanding of global commodity markets, strong commercial acumen, and an established network of suppliers and buyers across key international markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and execute profitable trading opportunities across fertilizer, and mineral commodity markets.
- Manage the full trade lifecycle from sourcing and procurement through to sales, logistics, and contract completion.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with producers, suppliers, distributors, traders, and end users globally.
- Expand market presence by identifying new business opportunities, customers, and trading channels.
- Drive revenue growth through effective market penetration and portfolio development.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and customers on pricing, contract terms, payment structures, and delivery schedules.
- Structure and execute international trade contracts in compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure timely execution of all commercial obligations.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to optimize trade finance and working capital requirements.
- Monitor global fertilizer, sulphur, and mineral markets, including supply demand trends, pricing movements, freight rates, and geopolitical developments.
- Analyze market intelligence to identify opportunities and mitigate commercial risks.
- Develop trading strategies to manage market volatility, counterparty risk, and supply chain disruptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Trade, Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications in commodity trading, international trade, logistics, or finance will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in international commodity trading.
- Proven track record in fertilizer, chemical, and mineral commodity markets.
- Demonstrated experience in managing international trade transactions and complex commercial negotiations.
- Strong understanding of commodity trading economics, trade finance, logistics, and supply chain management.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of international fertilizer, sulphur and commodity markets.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, trade execution, and commercial deal structuring.
- In depth understanding of Incoterms, trade documentation, letters of credit, and international payment mechanisms.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with a focus on profitability and risk management.
- Established sourcing relationships with producers and suppliers across Middle East, CIS Region, China, Southeast Asia, Africa.
- Established buyer network across India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Far East Markets.
- Strategic thinking and market analysis.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- High level of commercial awareness and business judgment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Results oriented with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
Additional Information
- Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Frequent travel within the GCC region and internationally to meet suppliers, customers, and industry stakeholders.
- Participation in global industry conferences, exhibitions, and trade events as required.
- A competitive compensation package will be offered in line with industry standards and commensurate with the candidate’s experience, network, and demonstrated trading performance.
- Performance based incentives will form an integral part of the overall package.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at UnfoldHR
Registered Nurse (Home Healthcare)
Doha, QAT
We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide one-to-one clinical care for patients in their homes in Doha, Qatar. The role involves comprehensive nursing care, medication administration, patient assessment,
Registered Nurse
Doha, QAT
UnfoldHR seeks compassionate Registered Nurses to provide one-to-one clinical care for patients in their homes in Doha, Qatar. The role involves comprehensive nursing care, medication administration, and patient educatio
Fertilizer Trader
Dubai, UAE
We are seeking an experienced Fertilizer Trader to join our Dubai trading team. The role involves originating, sourcing, marketing, and executing international trading transactions across fertilizer and mineral commoditi
Thermodynamics Engineer
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
UnfoldHR is hiring a Thermodynamics Engineer for a client to lead design and optimization of advanced cooling and dehumidification systems for Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technologies. The role requires 7-10 years
Thermodynamics Engineer – Advanced Cooling & AWG Systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are seeking an experienced Thermodynamics Engineer to lead the design and optimization of advanced cooling and dehumidification systems for atmospheric water generation (AWG) technologies. The role requires 7-10 years
Fertilizer Trader
Dubai, UAE
A Dubai-based trading firm is seeking an experienced Fertilizer Trader to originate, source, and execute international trading transactions in fertilizer, petrochemical, and mineral commodities. The role requires a deep
Thermodynamics Engineer – Advanced Cooling & AWG Systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE
UnfoldHR is seeking an experienced Thermodynamics Engineer to lead the design and optimization of advanced cooling and dehumidification systems for atmospheric water generation (AWG) technologies. The role requires exper
Senior Application Support Engineer
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
UnfoldHR is seeking a Senior Support Engineer for a leading financial services organization in Abu Dhabi to manage mission-critical banking applications. The role requires strong expertise in production support, incident
Registered Nurse (Home Healthcare)
Doha, QAT
Registered Nurse
Doha, QAT
Fertilizer Trader
Dubai, UAE
Thermodynamics Engineer
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Thermodynamics Engineer – Advanced Cooling & AWG Systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fertilizer Trader
Dubai, UAE
Thermodynamics Engineer – Advanced Cooling & AWG Systems
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Application Support Engineer
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE