Overview
Calcined Limestone Trader Jobs in Dubai, UAE at Avighna Global Resources
**Trading & Deal Execution**
– Originate, negotiate, and close purchase and sale contracts for calcined limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime, quoting on FOB/CFR/CIF terms as appropriate.
– Structure deal terms including pricing mechanisms, payment terms, quality specifications, and delivery windows.
– Manage a live trading book with real-time visibility into open positions, shipment status, and exposure.
**Supplier & Buyer Relationship Management**
– Identify, vet, and onboard quarry operators and kiln producers as new supply sources; maintain and deepen existing supplier relationships.
– Build a buyer network across steel mills, cement plants, glass manufacturers, sugar refineries, and water-treatment operators.
– Represent Avighna at industry trade fairs, mining/minerals conferences, and buyer/supplier site visits (periodic regional travel expected).
**Quality, Logistics & Operations**
– Define and enforce quality specifications (CaO content, LOI, granulometry, reactivity/slaking rate) in contracts and coordinate third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or similar) at load and discharge ports.
– Coordinate vessel/break-bulk bookings with freight forwarders and shipping lines; track laycan, loading, and discharge schedules.
– Resolve quality claims, demurrage disputes, and delivery delays in coordination with legal/operations as needed.
**Risk, Trade Finance & Compliance**
– Structure and manage letters of credit, CAD terms, and other trade finance instruments; coordinate with banks and the finance team on documentation.
– Assess and monitor counterparty credit risk, country risk, and sanctions/compliance screening on all new trading partners.
– Maintain accurate contract, shipment, and P&L records for internal reporting and audit purposes.
**Market Intelligence & Reporting**
– Track regional steel-sector flux demand, cement production cycles, freight rates, and competitor pricing to inform trading strategy.
– Provide regular market updates and forecasts to management; contribute to budgeting and volume-planning discussions.
## Qualifications & Experience
– 3–5 years of experience trading limestone, lime, or related industrial minerals (or adjacent bulk commodities such as cement, aggregates, gypsum, or ores).
– Demonstrated track record of managing a trading book with P&L accountability, or substantial supporting experience on a trading desk.
– Working knowledge of lime/limestone quality specifications and their end-use requirements.
– Familiarity with bulk shipping (Handysize/Supramax), Incoterms, and standard trade finance instruments.
– Existing network of contacts among quarry operators, kiln producers, freight forwarders, or industrial buyers in target markets is a strong plus.
– Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, mining/geology, or a related field preferred; equivalent trading experience will be considered in lieu.
– Willingness to travel regionally (site visits, port inspections, trade events) — estimated 15–25% travel.
Title: Calcined Limestone Trader
Company: Avighna Global Resources
Location: Dubai, UAE
