Redstone Search Group
Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.
Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international trading house looking to onboard a an experienced Senior Minerals Trader to join our client’s Houston-based trading team. This role will focus exclusively on North American trade flows, managing a portfolio of minerals, developing strategic supplier and customer relationships, and driving profitability across the region.
Responsibilities:
- Lead trading activities for minerals across North America, including negotiation, execution, and optimisation of deals.
- Develop and expand a strong network of regional suppliers, customers, and logistics partners.
- Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply/demand dynamics in the North American market.
- Identify and secure new commercial opportunities within the region.
- Work closely with operations, logistics, and finance to ensure smooth deal execution and effective risk management.
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years’ proven experience in physical minerals trading within the North American market.
- Expertise in products such as coal, coke, ferroalloys, graphite, bauxite, fluorspar, or rare earths.
- Demonstrable track record of P&L growth and deal origination in the region.
- Established network across suppliers, buyers, and service providers in North America.
- Strong negotiation, commercial, and relationship-building skills.