Head of Cement Trading

🏢 redstone search group
📍 United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 1w ago
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Redstone Commodity Search is seeking an experienced Head of Cement Trading to establish and lead a global cementitious products trading team based in Dubai. The role involves driving trading operations, building relationships with suppliers and customers globally (with a focus on Latin America, Africa, and Asia), conducting market analysis, leading negotiations, and mitigating trading risks. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in trading cementitious products, a strong track record in negotiations and relationship management within the cement industry, and a deep understanding of global market dynamics and regulations. A portable book of business is a key requirement.
Required Skills
Other
regulatory environmentstrading operationsclinkertrade practicesfly ashgypsumslagglobal cement market dynamics
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
NegotiationRelationship Building
Business, Sales & Management
Market Research
Information Technology
Reinforcement Learning
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of proven experience in trading cement, clinker, fly ash, gypsum, or other cementitious products. Must have a demonstrated track record of successful negotiations and strong relationship management within the cement industry, along with in-depth knowledge of global cement market dynamics, trade practices, and regulatory environments. A portable, high-value book of business highlighting a history of successful client relationships and revenue generation is essential. Willingness to be based in Dubai is required.
Description
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today's volatile market.Redstone Commodity Search are proud to partner with a dynamic and rapidly expanding physical commodities trading group in their search for an experienced cement trader to set up and run a global cementitious products trading team from Dubai.Key Responsibilities / Tasks Drive the growth and development of trading operations, focusing on cement and related products such as clinker, gypsum, slag, fly ash, and more.Build, nurture, and maintain robust global relationships with cement suppliers and customers ideally with a focus on Latin America (LATAM), Africa and AsiaConduct in-depth market analysis to stay ahead of cement market trends, supply-demand shifts, and pricing strategies.Lead negotiations for procurement and sales, ensuring favourable terms while managing regional complexities and regulatory requirements.Identify and mitigate risks associated with trading activities in these regions to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.Key Qualifications / Experience 10 years+ of proven experience in trading cement, clinker, fly ash, gypsum, or other cementitious products.A demonstrated track record of successful negotiations and strong relationship management within the cement industry.In-depth knowledge of global cement market dynamics, trade practices, and regulatory environmentsA portable, high-value book of business that highlights a history of successful client relationships and revenue generation.Willingness to be based in Dubai.
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