Senior Commodity Trader, Limestone / Dolomite (Steel Raw Materials)

Role Summary

The Senior Trader will build a trading book in limestone and dolomite for steel mills, bring existing buyer and supplier relationships, own the P&L, and lead and grow the desk.

Key responsibility

•      Build the book to agreed volume and margin targets

•      Secure long-term supply and offtake with mines and mills

•      Run tender and bid strategy

•      Set desk processes, risk limits and reporting

•      Hire and mentor a small team

•      Help design the next commodity verticals

Requirements

Must-have

•      At least 7 years as a trader (not only sourcing or sales) in limestone and dolomite or closely related steelmaking fluxes, including recent years

•      Verifiable value and volume closed in the last 3 years

•      Direct sales to steel mills (integrated and EAF) with a buyer book that can be activated quickly

•      Supply-side knowledge: mines, quarries, processors and quality consistency

•      Command of specs (CaO, MgO, SiO2, LOI, sizing) and how mills consume them

•      Logistics expertise: rail, road, port, vessel, demurrage

•      Exposure to government and PSU tenders and bidding

•      P&L ownership; credit, counterparty and price risk control

•      Ability to lead a desk and hire juniors

Good to have

•      Import/export experience

•      Technical (mining, metallurgy, engineering) or MBA background

•      Familiarity with other steel raw materials

How to apply: Submit your CV and a short application. Shortlisted candidates complete a brief video interview. We treat all applications confidentially and are an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

·       A dynamic and supportive work environment.

·       Opportunities for professional growth and development.

·       The chance to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact on the company's success.