Avighna Global Resources jobs

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>## Role Purpose</p><p> Avighna is hiring a Sulphur Trader to manage trading flows of elemental sulphur (prilled, granular, and formed) sourced from Gulf refineries and gas-processing operations, sold primarily into the global sulphuric acid and phosphate fertilizer supply chain. This role sits at the intersection of the region's oil &amp; gas by-product supply and the seasonal demand cycles of major fertilizer producers.</p><p><br></p><p> ## Why This Role</p><p> The Gulf is one of the world's largest sources of elemental sulphur as a by-product of oil and gas processing, and global phosphate fertilizer demand — driven by agricultural cycles in Latin America, South Asia, and North Africa — continues to underpin structural demand for sulphur exports. This role offers direct exposure to both energy-sector supply dynamics and agricultural-commodity demand cycles.</p><p><br></p><p> ## Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p> **Trading &amp; Deal Execution**</p><p> - Originate and negotiate purchase agreements with Gulf sulphur producers (refinery and gas-processing marketing desks) and structure offtake arrangements.</p><p> - Sell sulphur into key demand markets — sulphuric acid and phosphate fertilizer producers in North Africa, Brazil, India, and other importing regions — on FOB/CFR/CIF terms.</p><p> - Manage a live trading book, track open positions against shipment schedules, and report P&amp;L.</p><p><br></p><p> **Supplier &amp; Buyer Relationship Management**</p><p> - Build and maintain relationships with national oil companies, refinery/gas-plant marketing desks, and independent sulphur producers.</p><p> - Develop and manage relationships with fertilizer producers and trading houses in key import markets, including periodic buyer visits.</p><p> - Represent Avighna in sulphur/fertilizer industry forums and conferences.</p><p><br></p><p> **Logistics &amp; Operations**</p><p> - Coordinate bulk vessel logistics (Handysize/Panamax), port loading and discharge scheduling, and quality inspection (moisture content, purity, form — prilled/granular/formed/crude).</p><p> - Manage documentation for export/import compliance, certificates of origin, and quality certificates.</p><p> - Resolve quality claims, demurrage, and delivery disputes in coordination with operations and legal.</p><p><br></p><p> **Risk, Trade Finance &amp; Compliance**</p><p> - Structure trade finance instruments (LCs, CAD terms) and manage counterparty and country/sovereign risk, particularly given exposure to state-linked producers and varied buyer-market credit environments.</p><p> - Ensure compliance with sanctions screening, export control, and relevant regulatory requirements across trading jurisdictions.</p><p> - Maintain accurate trading, shipment, and financial records for internal and audit purposes.</p><p><br></p><p> **Market Intelligence &amp; Reporting**</p><p> - Track sulphur pricing benchmarks (Argus/CRU FOB Middle East assessments), freight rates, and seasonal fertilizer-sector demand patterns tied to crop cycles.</p><p> - Monitor competing sulphur supply from other producing regions (Central Asia, Russia, Canada) and global phosphate/fertilizer market trends.</p><p> - Provide regular market updates, demand forecasts, and trading recommendations to management.</p><p><br></p><p> ## Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><p> - 3–5 years of experience trading sulphur, sulphuric acid, phosphates, or related oil &amp; gas by-products/fertilizer inputs.</p><p> - Solid understanding of sulphur forms and specifications (prilled, granular, formed, crude/molten) and their end-use requirements.</p><p> - Familiarity with bulk shipping, Incoterms, and trade finance instruments used in Gulf commodity exports.</p><p> - Existing relationships with Gulf refineries/NOCs and/or fertilizer producers in North Africa, Brazil, or India are a strong plus.</p><p> - Understanding of fertilizer-industry seasonal demand patterns and their effect on sulphur pricing.</p><p> - Bachelor's degree in business, chemical engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent trading experience considered.</p><p> - Willingness to travel regionally and internationally for supplier/buyer relationship management — estimated 15–25% travel.</p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>## Desired Skills (for posting/tagging)</p><p><br></p><p> *Core trading:* Commodity Trading · Bulk Commodity Trading · Contract Negotiation · Offtake Agreements · Trade Finance · Letters of Credit · Incoterms · Bulk Shipping/Freight</p><p><br></p><p> *Market &amp; product knowledge:* Sulphur · Sulphuric Acid · Phosphate Fertilizers · Oil &amp; Gas By-Products · Refinery Marketing · Agricultural Commodity Cycles</p><p><br></p><p> *Tools &amp; analytical:* Price Benchmarking (Argus/CRU) · Microsoft Excel (advanced) · Trading/ERP Systems · Freight &amp; Logistics Coordination</p><p><br></p><p> *Soft skills:* Relationship Management · Negotiation · Risk Assessment · Sanctions/Compliance Awareness · Deal Structuring</p><p><br></p><p> *Languages:* English (required) · Arabic, Portuguese, or Hindi (advantageous)</p><p><br></p></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>**Trading &amp; Deal Execution**</p><p> - Source primary magnesium ingot from Chinese smelters and trading houses; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.</p><p> - Sell into downstream markets including aluminum alloy producers, automotive/electronics die-casters, and steel mills (desulfurization applications).</p><p> - Manage a live position book, hedge FX exposure (CNY/USD) where appropriate, and track open contracts against delivery obligations.</p><p><br></p><p> **Supplier &amp; Buyer Relationship Management**</p><p> - Build and maintain direct relationships with Chinese magnesium smelters and export trading houses; travel to China periodically for supplier audits and relationship-building.</p><p> - Develop a buyer network across automotive OEM/tier suppliers, aluminum alloy producers, and steel producers using magnesium for desulfurization.</p><p> - Negotiate and manage offtake agreements and framework supply contracts.</p><p><br></p><p> **Logistics &amp; Operations**</p><p> - Manage container and ISO-tank logistics, packaging standards (drums, pallets, ingot specifications), and customs documentation across multiple import jurisdictions.</p><p> - Coordinate quality certification and testing (purity assay, impurity limits) with suppliers and independent labs.</p><p> - Track shipment schedules and resolve delivery or quality disputes.</p><p><br></p><p> **Risk, Trade Finance &amp; Compliance**</p><p> - Structure trade finance arrangements (LCs, open account with credit insurance where appropriate) and manage counterparty/country risk.</p><p> - Monitor and advise on trade remedy measures (anti-dumping/countervailing duties) affecting magnesium imports in relevant markets, and structure trades to remain compliant.</p><p> - Maintain accurate contract and P&amp;L records; support audit and compliance reviews.</p><p><br></p><p> **Market Intelligence &amp; Reporting**</p><p> - Track magnesium reference pricing (e.g., Fastmarkets/Metal Bulletin assessments), Chinese energy-cost and environmental-policy developments affecting smelter output, and FX movements.</p><p> - Monitor global supply/demand balance, including any Chinese export-policy shifts or production curtailments, and translate this into trading recommendations.</p><p> - Provide regular market and position reporting to management.</p><p><br></p><p> ## Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><p> - 3–5 years of experience trading magnesium, other light metals (aluminum, titanium), or ferroalloys.</p><p> - Solid understanding of magnesium grades, purity specifications, and end-use applications (alloying, die-casting, desulfurization).</p><p> - Experience managing supplier relationships in China strongly preferred; comfort negotiating cross-culturally and working across time zones.</p><p> - Familiarity with international metals pricing benchmarks, FX risk management, and trade remedy/duty frameworks.</p><p> - Working knowledge of container shipping, packaging, and customs processes for metal ingot products.</p><p> - Bachelor's degree in business, metallurgy, materials science, or international trade preferred; equivalent trading experience considered.</p><p> - Willingness to travel to China and other supplier/buyer locations — estimated 20–30% travel.</p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>*Core trading:* Commodity Trading · Metals Trading · Non-Ferrous Metals · Contract Negotiation · Offtake Agreements · Trade Finance · FX Risk Management</p><p><br></p><p> *Market &amp; product knowledge:* Magnesium · Light Metals · Aluminum Alloys · Automotive Supply Chain · Die Casting · Steel Desulfurization · Anti-Dumping/Trade Remedy Awareness</p><p><br></p><p> *Tools &amp; analytical:* Metal Price Benchmarking (Fastmarkets/Metal Bulletin) · Microsoft Excel (advanced) · Trading/ERP Systems · Supply-Demand Analysis</p><p><br></p><p> *Soft skills:* Cross-Cultural Negotiation · Relationship Management · Risk Assessment · Supplier Auditing · Deal Structuring</p><p><br></p><p> *Languages:* English (required) · Mandarin Chinese (strongly preferred)</p><p><br></p></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>**Trading &amp; Deal Execution**</p><p> - Originate, negotiate, and close purchase and sale contracts for calcined limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime, quoting on FOB/CFR/CIF terms as appropriate.</p><p> - Structure deal terms including pricing mechanisms, payment terms, quality specifications, and delivery windows.</p><p> - Manage a live trading book with real-time visibility into open positions, shipment status, and exposure.</p><p><br></p><p> **Supplier &amp; Buyer Relationship Management**</p><p> - Identify, vet, and onboard quarry operators and kiln producers as new supply sources; maintain and deepen existing supplier relationships.</p><p> - Build a buyer network across steel mills, cement plants, glass manufacturers, sugar refineries, and water-treatment operators.</p><p> - Represent Avighna at industry trade fairs, mining/minerals conferences, and buyer/supplier site visits (periodic regional travel expected).</p><p><br></p><p> **Quality, Logistics &amp; Operations**</p><p> - 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.</p><p> - Coordinate vessel/break-bulk bookings with freight forwarders and shipping lines; track laycan, loading, and discharge schedules.</p><p> - Resolve quality claims, demurrage disputes, and delivery delays in coordination with legal/operations as needed.</p><p><br></p><p> **Risk, Trade Finance &amp; Compliance**</p><p> - Structure and manage letters of credit, CAD terms, and other trade finance instruments; coordinate with banks and the finance team on documentation.</p><p> - Assess and monitor counterparty credit risk, country risk, and sanctions/compliance screening on all new trading partners.</p><p> - Maintain accurate contract, shipment, and P&amp;L records for internal reporting and audit purposes.</p><p><br></p><p> **Market Intelligence &amp; Reporting**</p><p> - Track regional steel-sector flux demand, cement production cycles, freight rates, and competitor pricing to inform trading strategy.</p><p> - Provide regular market updates and forecasts to management; contribute to budgeting and volume-planning discussions.</p><p><br></p><p> ## Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><p> - 3–5 years of experience trading limestone, lime, or related industrial minerals (or adjacent bulk commodities such as cement, aggregates, gypsum, or ores).</p><p> - Demonstrated track record of managing a trading book with P&amp;L accountability, or substantial supporting experience on a trading desk.</p><p> - Working knowledge of lime/limestone quality specifications and their end-use requirements.</p><p> - Familiarity with bulk shipping (Handysize/Supramax), Incoterms, and standard trade finance instruments.</p><p> - Existing network of contacts among quarry operators, kiln producers, freight forwarders, or industrial buyers in target markets is a strong plus.</p><p> - Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, mining/geology, or a related field preferred; equivalent trading experience will be considered in lieu.</p><p> - Willingness to travel regionally (site visits, port inspections, trade events) — estimated 15–25% travel.</p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>*Core trading:* Commodity Trading · Physical Trading · Contract Negotiation · Supply Chain Management · Trade Finance · Letters of Credit · Incoterms · Bulk Shipping/Freight</p><p><br></p><p> *Market &amp; product knowledge:* Industrial Minerals · Lime &amp; Limestone Products · Steel Industry Supply Chain · Cement Industry · Quality Control/Specifications · Mining &amp; Quarrying</p><p><br></p><p> *Tools &amp; analytical:* Market Analysis · Microsoft Excel (advanced) · Trading/ERP Systems · Price Forecasting</p><p><br></p><p> *Soft skills:* Relationship Management · Negotiation · Risk Assessment · Cross-Cultural Communication · Deal Structuring</p><p><br></p><p> *Languages:* English (required) · Arabic, Hindi, or Mandarin (advantageous)</p><p><br></p></div>