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 the P&L of your 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 bean 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 and buyers to optimize trading operations
Monitor and manage inventory levels for efficient trading
Stay updated on industry developments, including regulations and quality standards
Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
Analyze trade performance and prepare reports for management
Engage with stakeholders to enhance the company's market presence
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or related field (a Master’s or MBA is a plus)
3–7 years of proven experience in coffee or trading green beans, or commodity trading (agricultural softs preferred). Senior trader with proven experience in green beans trading, able to migrate existing trading books
Strong consultative sales skills and relationship‑building capabilities
Strong knowledge of global coffee markets, pricing mechanisms, and trading platforms
Experience in risk management, hedging strategies, and futures/options
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and market signals
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Fluency in English and German
Willingness to travel internationally
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus
Opportunity to work in a global commodity environment
Exposure to international markets and leading industry players
Career development in a fast‑growing trading team
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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