Michael Page España
Michael Page España

Senior Trader / Ingredients FEED and FOOD

Barcelona, Spain·€50,000 - €70,000·On-site·Senior·Permanent·English: Required

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About the role

Trading company with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the international buying and selling of marine ingredients with an approximate volume of 45,000 tons annually. Its main clients belong to the food sector, especially: aquaculture feed companies and pet food manufacturers.

  • Senior Trader
  • Ingredients Company

What you'll do

What will you do on a daily basis?

We are looking to incorporate a key figure to expand the business and respond to clients. The company needs to strengthen resources to reach new suppliers, clients, and opportunities.

From a clearly trader (purchasing and sales) perspective, your responsibilities will be:

  • Manage purchasing and selling operations of ingredients for animal feed, ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the business.
  • Develop new product categories within the feed world (vitamins, other functional ingredients, oils, etc.).
  • Actively seek new suppliers and clients, understanding the technical and commercial needs of the market.
  • Negotiate prices, conditions, volumes, and margins, with a clear focus on economic results.
  • Analyze markets, identify opportunities, and detect new growth niches.
  • Manage and expand the client portfolio in the animal feed sector (aquaculture, pet food, and livestock).
  • Complete follow-up of trading operations, in coordination with the logistics department.
  • Establish long-term commercial relationships based on trust and closeness.
  • Have an open mind to any business opportunity that may be offered to the company, including markets for humans such as frozen products.

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Immediate start.
  • Salary depending on experience.
  • Mostly on-site work in Barcelona.
  • Full-time.
  • Restaurant tickets.
  • Private health insurance.

About the company & team

Our client operates in a very international environment, based in Barcelona, and a close, collaborative, and practical atmosphere, where agile decision-making is key, direct involvement in the business, and teamwork.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Key to have a trader mindset, know how to buy well, understand how to move in ingredient markets and have the ability to learn quickly.Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Previous experience in trading, purchasing-sales or commercial development within the animal feed / feed / ingredients or frozen seafood sector.
  • Having worked with multiple ingredients (not just one or two products).
  • Proven ability to seek, negotiate and close purchasing and selling operations.
  • High level of English essential for an international environment.
  • Advanced English and French highly valued
  • Valuable training in Business Administration, International Trade, Engineering, Animal Science or related fields.
  • Hands-on profile, flexible, with an open mind and not afraid to get involved in day-to-day operations.
  • Person with good human and relational skills, close and fitting in small teams.
  • Availability to travel occasionally when the business requires it

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Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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