Grain Trader, Commercial Leader

This is a pivotal moment to join Bunge, an expanded global agribusiness leader that is redefining the future of food, feed, and fuel worldwide. With our recently enhanced global footprint and capabilities, Bunge is uniquely positioned for strategic growth and market leadership. We are seeking a Grain Trading leader based in Kazakhstan, to help us chart this course across Eurasian and Chinese regions to drive our ambitious growth initiatives. This role is designed for a professional ready to lead this trading unit, optimize performance, and ensure the profitable and compliant execution of our comprehensive export programs. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact, influencing our market presence from Kazakhstan across Central Asia, into China, and throughout Europe.

About the Role: Reporting directly to the Country Leader, this role is a key part of Bunge's global commercial function. You will leverage our expanded capabilities to deliver significant business growth, solidifying our existing market positions while spearheading new market penetration. You will lead and develop a dedicated team of 6 trading professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Export Leadership: Lead, develop, and execute Bunge’s end-to-end export program, from origination and trading strategies to meticulous contract execution. Apply deep knowledge of Bunge’s business, structure, and strategy to develop innovative solutions that improve results and address challenges.
• Market Expansion & Diversification: Formulate and implement strategies to penetrate new markets, fortify our competitive position, and strategically diversify our product portfolio across Europe, Central Asia and China.
• High-Stakes Negotiation: Champion negotiations to secure highly favorable agreements with diverse domestic and international partners.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the Trade team, building partnerships and appropriately influencing to gain commitment. Foster talent and coach others to grow in their current and future roles.
• Market Intelligence & Risk Management: Continuously monitor and analyze intricate global and local market trends, emerging opportunities, and potential risks, providing critical insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Driving Results & Change: Drive results through high standards, a sharp focus on key priorities, meticulous organization, and by preparing others for change within a dynamic market landscape.

Who We Are Seeking:

• Expert Trading Acumen: A career in international trading with extensive experience in the logistical and regulatory complexities of trading across the named markets. While strong experience in agricultural commodities like grain, wheat, and barley is highly valued, we recognize that exceptional trading knowledge, experience, and leadership are paramount. Candidates with significant trading experience in other commodities, demonstrating transferable skills, are encouraged to apply.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge of agricultural commodity markets, export operations, global logistics, and international trade regulations.
• Risk & Analytics Mastery: A comprehensive understanding of risk management principles, hedging strategies, and advanced market analysis tools.
• Strategic Vision: Advanced analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to interpret complex market trends and translate them into actionable business strategies that drive growth and solve problems.
• Influential Leadership: Proven ability to build partnerships, appropriately influence stakeholders to gain commitment, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Educational Foundation: A university degree in Economics, Business, Trade, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.

Why This Role and Bunge? This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to join Bunge at a truly transformative time, playing a central role in our expanded global presence. You will have significant autonomy to shape our international commercial strategy, lead a talented team, and directly contribute to our expansive international success. This role offers not just a career, but an exceptional platform for professional growth, allowing you to build a substantial legacy by driving market leadership and contributing to Bunge's leadership in crucial agricultural corridors. If you are driven by complex challenges, motivated by tangible impact, and eager to contribute to a company connecting farmers to consumers globally, this is your opportunity.

If you are a strategic commercial leader with the ambition to drive significant international growth and excel in a dynamic, evolving environment, we encourage you to apply through the apply button to share your interest or in case of questions, connect with Marinke van Stekelenburg, Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA via marinke.vanstekelenburg@bunge.com

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge