Redstone Search Group
Senior Minerals Trader – Physical
Redstone Search Group, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Redstone Commodity Search is working with an international trading house looking to onboard an experienced Senior Minerals Trader to join their 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 5-10 years’ proven experience in physical minerals trading within the North American market.
Senior trader for Industrial Minerals including Bauxite, Calcined Bauxite, Brown Fused Alumina, Calcined Bauxite, Fluorspar, Fused Magnesite, Lithium Carbonate, Magnesium, Silicon Carbite, White Fused Alumina, Rare Earth Minerals etc.
Metallurgical Expertise is a plus.
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.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Supply Chain
Industries
International Trade and Development, Wholesale Metals and Minerals, Wholesale Import and Export
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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 5-10 years’ proven experience in physical minerals trading within the North American market.
Senior trader for Industrial Minerals including Bauxite, Calcined Bauxite, Brown Fused Alumina, Calcined Bauxite, Fluorspar, Fused Magnesite, Lithium Carbonate, Magnesium, Silicon Carbite, White Fused Alumina, Rare Earth Minerals etc.
Metallurgical Expertise is a plus.
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.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Supply Chain
Industries
International Trade and Development, Wholesale Metals and Minerals, Wholesale Import and Export
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