Coffee Trader

5w1 month ago

Torq Commodities

Zug, CH · Full-time · CHF 120,000 – CHF 160,000

About this role

Torq Commodities is seeking a motivated and analytical Coffee Trader to join our dynamic trading team. In this role, you will be instrumental in sourcing green coffee for European customers, with a focus on German-speaking countries, while managing spot inventories.

Day-to-day, you will source and purchase coffee from global producers and exporters, actively manage the P&L of your own trading book, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and quality specifications. You will also monitor global market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and currency fluctuations to inform trading decisions.

You will collaborate closely with our offices to develop innovative coffee products tailored to European tastes, and work with quality assurance and origin teams to meet customer needs. Building strong partnerships with green bean roasters, export partners, and specialty coffee roasters across Europe is central to this role.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a global commodity environment with exposure to international markets and leading industry players. You will represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions, and enjoy career development within a fast-growing trading team.

Requirements

3–7 years of proven experience in coffee or green bean trading, or commodity trading (agricultural softs preferred)
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

Responsibilities

Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters
Actively manage and optimize P&L of your own trading book
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand presence in the European coffee market
Build and maintain strong partnerships with green bean roasters and customers
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
Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery