Junior Vegetable Oils Trader

• Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly
• southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark,
• we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils,
• employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.
• We work with our customers to make the products you love
• even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or
• putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food - we work across
• industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for
• the planet.
• Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Location

This role is based in either Rotterdam or Zaandijk, The Netherlands.

About the role

• As Junior Vegetable Oils Trader, you will be part
• of AAK’s European Sourcing & Trading team, supporting the sourcing and
• trading of vegetable oils across our European business. This is an excellent
• opportunity for someone with up to three years of experience in commodity
• trading, sourcing, procurement or a related commercial role who is looking to
• build a long-term career in international trading.
• Working alongside experienced traders, you will develop
• market knowledge, commercial judgement and disciplined trading skills while
• gaining exposure to the fast-moving world of agricultural commodities. You will
• monitor market developments, support trade execution and help ensure reliable
• supply across AAK’s European operations.
• As your experience grows, you will take increasing
• ownership of selected trades, supplier relationships and purchasing decisions,
• all within agreed trading mandates and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vegetable oils markets, including prices, supply and demand trends, freight, currencies and relevant geopolitical or regulatory developments.
• Support the execution of physical vegetable oils trades, including quotations, contract confirmations, delivery coordination and trade follow-up.
• Maintain accurate trading positions, pricing records and exposure reporting, escalating risks or discrepancies where required.
• Contribute to pricing analysis, hedging preparation and trading recommendations under the guidance of senior traders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, brokers, customers and internal stakeholders to support reliable supply and identify commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Sustainability, Sales and Operations to resolve commercial and operational issues.
• Develop your understanding of commodity markets, trading disciplines and risk management while progressively taking ownership of selected categories and trades.
• Ensure compliance with trading governance, contractual obligations and sustainability requirements across all activities.

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Agribusiness or a related field.
• Up to three years of relevant experience in commodity trading, sourcing, procurement, logistics, market analysis or a similar commercial environment; internships and graduate experience are also valued.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and draw clear commercial conclusions.
• A genuine interest in vegetable oils, agricultural commodities and international physical trading.
• Commercial mindset combined with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.
• Ability to work within structured risk and governance frameworks while developing sound trading judgement.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with colleagues, suppliers and market partners.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

• In return AAK offers
• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats,
• driving innovation and sustainability.

• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contact and information

For further information about the position, please contact Paul Engwell, Talent Acquisition Specialist: [email protected]

About AAK

• Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We
• specialise in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of
• the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting,
• healthier, and more sustainable.
• At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development,
• combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the
• flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge across multiple
• industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based
• Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.
• Our 4,000 employees support close collaboration with
• customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation
• Centers, and more than 20 production facilities worldwide. Headquartered in
• Malmö, Sweden and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, AAK has been Making Better
• Happen™ for more than 150 years.
• AAK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed
• to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone has
• the opportunity to contribute and grow.