Coffee Trader

1w1 week ago

Torq Commodities

Zug, CH · Full-time · CHF 180,000 – CHF 250,000

About this role

TORQ COMMODITIES is looking for a motivated and analytical Coffee Trader to join our dynamic trading team. You will source green coffee for European customers with focus on German speaking countries and manage spot inventories. Develop strong relationships with export partners, farmers, and specialty coffee roasters across Europe.

Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters while actively managing and optimizing P&L of your trading book. Sell coffee to roasters, importers, and institutional clients in key markets. Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and quality specifications.

Build and maintain partnerships with green bean roasters and customers, understanding their needs and liaising with quality assurance and origin teams. Monitor global coffee market trends, supply/demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic drivers. Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation for smooth delivery.

Collaborate with offices to develop innovative coffee products tailored to European tastes and participate in coffee selection. Represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions across Europe. Gain career development in a fast-growing trading team with exposure to international markets.

Requirements

3–7 years of proven experience in coffee or trading green beans, or commodity trading (agricultural softs preferred); senior trader 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 ability to interpret complex data and market signals
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Fluency in English and German

Responsibilities

Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters
Actively manage and optimize P&L of own trading book
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand presence in European coffee market
Build and maintain strong partnerships with green bean roasters and customers
Sell coffee to roasters, importers, and institutional clients in key markets
Manage trading positions, price exposure, and hedging strategies using futures/options
Monitor global coffee market trends, supply/demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic drivers
Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery