Trader - English Speaking

This Madrid-based dairy trading company is a specialized player within the Iberian market, supplying dairy ingredients and products to manufacturers and food producers across Spain and Portugal. Through deep market knowledge, long-standing customer relationships, and a strong European supplier network, the company has built a respected position within the dairy industry. To support continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Dairy Trader to strengthen their commercial presence across the region.
A well-established Iberian dairy trading leader seeks an experienced Dairy Trader to develop commercial relationships and expand business across Spain and Portugal. This role offers direct impact on trading portfolio growth, market development, and strategic positioning within one of Europe's most dynamic dairy markets.
As Dairy Trader, you develop and manage commercial relationships with suppliers and customers across the European dairy industry. Based in Madrid alongside fellow traders, you identify trading opportunities, negotiate contracts, monitor market developments, and build a profitable trading portfolio combining purchasing, sales, market analysis, relationship management, and commercial negotiation.
Identify new business opportunities within Spain and Portugal and build a strong network within the dairy industry
Negotiate contracts, prices, volumes, and delivery conditions while managing commercial agreements from negotiation through execution
Monitor dairy market developments, pricing trends, and supply-demand dynamics across Europe to identify profitable trading positions
Share market information and commercial opportunities with fellow traders, logistics, and administration colleagues
Join a successful, entrepreneurial trading company with a strong reputation and established customer base across the Iberian peninsula. You'll experience short decision-making lines, high autonomy, and direct impact on business results while working alongside experienced traders in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. Competitive local Spanish salary package reflecting your experience and commercial contribution
Direct impact on business development and commercial results with measurable trading performance
International exposure within the European dairy industry and access to supplier networks across multiple countries
High level of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom to develop your trading portfolio
Small, collaborative team environment with experienced traders sharing market intelligence and opportunities
You demonstrate strong commercial drive with an entrepreneurial mindset and proven negotiation skills. You communicate effectively, thrive in fast-moving trading environments, and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared commercial objectives.
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in dairy trading, dairy ingredients, or dairy manufacturing environments
Demonstrated commercial experience in international environments with account management and negotiation expertise
Native Spanish speaker with fluent English; Portuguese, French, German, or Dutch highly preferred