Senior Trader - Cocoa Beans

Company : Singapore based Commodity Trading Company.

Position : Senior Trader (Cocoa Beans)

Job Location : Lagos (Nigeria

Job Responsibilities :

- Manage end-to-end trading and procurement activities for cocoa beans from local markets in Nigeria and other West African countries.

- Develop and maintain strong networks with farmers, suppliers, and intermediaries to ensure reliable and sustainable sourcing.

- Conduct quality inspection, grading, and sampling of cocoa beans, ensuring compliance with international trade standards.

- Track and analyze market trends, pricing movements, and supply-demand dynamics to identify trading opportunities.

- Negotiate purchase contracts and terms with suppliers to optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality.

- Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely shipment and delivery.

- Provide regular market intelligence and updates to management for strategic decision-making.

- Ensure adherence to company policies, compliance standards, and risk management practices in all trading activities.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- MBA / Postgraduate in Business Management, International Trade, or related field.

- 8-10 years of hands-on experience in procurement and quality inspection of cocoa beans, preferably with leading agri-commodity trading companies.

- Proven experience in West African cocoa markets, with strong local sourcing knowledge in Nigeria.

- Sound understanding of cocoa quality standards, grading practices, and certification processes.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial acumen with the ability to capture trading opportunities.

- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to build long-term supplier relationships.

- Flexibility to travel extensively across West Africa for sourcing and supplier engagement.

- High adaptability to multicultural and dynamic business environments.