Coal Purchase Manager H/F

Functieomschrijving
For one of our clients based in the Canton of Geneva, we are offering a position as:

Coal Purchase Manager

For a fixed-term contract with a 100% workload.

Functie-eisen

• 5 to 10 years of experience in international commodities trading or procurement, preferably within the coal and/or coke sector, with a solid understanding of global pricing mechanisms, freight dynamics, logistics, quality control, and financing structures.
• Strong exposure to international risk management and hedging strategies, combined with the ability to analyse global supply and demand trends and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Good knowledge of international procurement practices, contract negotiation, supplier management, and value-based product assessment, within a structured trading environment.
• Sound understanding of international trade principles, contractual frameworks, maritime transport, and freight markets, including experience with letters of credit and international payment instruments.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage supplier relationships across different markets and cultural environments.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability, paired with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Effective communicator, comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural environments, with willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent in English; Russian and/or Ukrainian is considered an asset. Swiss or EU nationality, or a valid Swiss work permit required.