Senior Commodity Trader
About us:
FerroMac International NV is a dynamic, international steel trading company with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.
With a focus on excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a key player in the industry. We take pride in our family-like environment where each team member is valued and encouraged to further develop themselves.
Job overview:
- We are looking for a versatile professional to join our team as a Senior Commodity Trader (with over 5 years of experience).
- In this role, you will play a crucial part in our international trading activities; from purchasing goods from our suppliers to shipping them to our global customer portfolio. This includes providing excellent order follow-up and customer-oriented service to maintain our long-term relationships.
- The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-changing environment while maintaining a sharp focus on precision and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Independently coordinate transactions for our customers and foreign partners within the steel sector, after thorough training and with team support.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the steel industry.
- Negotiate contracts and manage logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitor and analyze market trends to predict future market movements and make strategic trading decisions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Accurately maintain transaction records and regularly report to management.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational, administrative, trading, and logistics skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience in commodity trading
- A passion for international trade and developing new markets
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French and/or Spanish is a plus
- An enthusiastic and positive team player
- Hands-on, autonomous, and service-oriented approach to projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, communication, trade, international business, logistics, or equivalent
What we offer:
- A young and enthusiastic team
- The opportunity to grow and further develop your personal skills
- A competitive compensation package
- A dynamic open workspace with standing desks
- High-quality meeting rooms
- A fully equipped kitchen to prepare your own healthy lunch
- Headquarters in Antwerp
- Team events
- Sports facilities including proximity to the central park & showers to use after your lunch workout/run, a pool table, and weekly bootcamp sessions with your colleagues
Discover the world, where you get the chance to interact with different cultures and make a solid impact globally. We offer you a role in a company where you are not just a number. You receive one-on-one training from experts and the chance to showcase and develop your potential. You will be welcomed into a no-nonsense environment of a growing and ambitious company where team spirit is essential.
Selection procedure:
Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to hiring@ferromac.com. Stand out candidates will be invited to our FerroMac office for an assessment.
Not convinced yet?
Take a look at our current team of young experts on our website https://www.ferromac.com/who-we-are/
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