TORQCOMMODITIES
Coffee
CoffeeTrader
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“Coffee Trader at TORQCOMMODITIES. Skills: Coffee trading, Sales, Risk management. Source and purchase coffee. Manage p&l of trading book”
What You'll Achieve.
Expand our presence; Ensure supply of premium coffees; Ensure smooth delivery; Optimize trading operations
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset
Willingness to travel internationally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–7 years of proven experience in coffee or trading green beans, Consultative sales skills, Relationship-building capabilities, Knowledge of global coffee markets, Knowledge of pricing mechanisms, Knowledge of trading platforms, Experience in risk management, Experience in hedging strategies, Experience in futures/options, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent relationship-building skills, Analytical mindset, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Fluency in English, Fluency in German, Willingness to travel internationally
Nice to Have
Master's or MBA
What You'll Do.
Source and purchase coffee
Manage p&l of trading book
Identify new business opportunities
Expand presence in European coffee market
Build partnerships with green beans roasters
Build partnerships with customers
Understand customer needs
Liaise with quality assurance teams
Liaise with origin teams
Develop new coffee products
Curate coffee offerings
Represent company at industry events
Represent company at trade exhibitions
Sell coffee to roasters
Sell coffee to importers
Sell coffee to institutional clients
Negotiate quality specifications
Manage trading positions
Manage price exposure
Manage hedging strategies
Monitor global coffee market trends
Monitor supply/demand dynamics
Monitor currency fluctuations
Monitor macroeconomic drivers
Maintain relationships with producers
Maintain relationships with shipping agents
Maintain relationships with warehouses
Maintain relationships with buyers
Oversee quality control
Oversee documentation
Conduct market analysis
Identify pricing opportunities
Identify sector opportunities
Build relationships with suppliers
Build relationships with buyers
Optimize trading operations
Monitor inventory levels
Manage inventory levels
Stay updated on industry developments
Collaborate with logistics team
Ensure timely delivery
Ensure accurate delivery
Analyze trade performance
Prepare reports for management
Engage with stakeholders
Enhance company's market presence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with offices; Collaborate with logistics team
Communication Scope
Negotiation; Relationship-building
Full Job Description
TORQ COMMODITIES is looking for a motivated and analytical Coffee Trader to join our dynamic trading team. In this role, you will be instrumental in sourcing green coffee for our European customers (with focus on German speaking countries) and managing spot inventories. You will develop and nurture strong relationships with our export partners, farmers, and specialty coffee roasters across Europe, ensuring the supply of premium coffees that meet our clients’ exacting standards.If you have a passion for the coffee industry and a keen understanding of market trends, we want to hear from you! ### Key Responsibilities · Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters. · Actively manage and optimize p&l of his/her own trading book · Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand our presence in the European coffee market. · Build and maintain strong partnerships with green beans roasters and customers. · Understand customer needs and liaise effectively with quality assurance and origin teams. · Collaborate with our offices to develop new and innovative coffee products tailored to European tastes. · Participate actively in coffee selection and curation to ensure the highest quality offerings. · Represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions across Europe. · Sell coffee to roasters, importers, and institutional clients in key markets. · Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and quality specifications. · Manage trading positions, price exposure, and hedging strategies using futures/options · Monitor global coffee market trends, supply/demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic drivers. · Maintain strong relationships with producers, shipping agents, warehouses, and buyers. · Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery. · Conduct market analysis to identify trends, pricing, and opportunities within the coffee sector. · Build and maintain relationships with suppliers a
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