City : Geneva
State : Genève (CH-GE)
Country : Switzerland (CH)
Requisition Number: 43728
Are you a highly experienced and strategic leader in the cotton trading industry, ready to drive global marketing efforts and expand destination liquidity? We are seeking a Senior Director – Trading / Head of Cotton Marketing to lead our global cotton marketing strategy and cultivate and maintain strong relationships across the value chain.
This is a unique opportunity in the world of Cotton Trading for the right person who is ready to make a significant impact in a leading trade organization. You will play a critical role in connecting global supply with end-user demand, leading a team of 5+ direct reports fostering a truly collaborative environment.
Role Purpose
The Global Destination Trader plays a critical role in connecting global supply with end-user demand. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining a strong sales network across major consuming markets, while actively expanding destination liquidity to support efficient physical sales. The destination trader continuously monitors counterparty credit risk and market exposure to ensure secure and sustainable trading relationships. Equally important is overseeing smooth execution throughout the entire transaction lifecycle — from the original point of inquiry and contract negotiation through logistics, documentation, delivery, and final payment for goods. Through disciplined risk management and reliable performance, the cotton marketer helps create trust, consistency, and long-term commercial value.
Main Accountabilities
As Senior Director – Trading & Head of Cotton Marketing, you will be instrumental in:
- Global leadership for all cotton Destination Trading and Marketing Approach.
- Directing destination pricing strategies.
- Securing sales volumes across all customer networks.
- Monitoring counterparty risk via compliance and M2M.
- Liaising with global execution teams to link with origin shipment teams.
- Promoting the Bunge trademark industry widely.
Who We're Looking For
We’re seeking an exceptional leader with a profound understanding of the global cotton trading landscape, especially Destination Trading. You'll bring at least 15 years of hands-on experience in the industry, including 5+ years successfully leading diverse international teams. A proven track record with a robust network in the global destination textile mill community is essential, alongside deep, end-to-end knowledge of the product line, from farming to spinning. You'll be adept at navigating complex global contract disputes, with practical experience in ICA rules and arbitration. Beyond this technical mastery, you naturally cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels, and are a passionate developer of talent. Your outstanding communication is clear, compelling, and energizes others to action. You possess a strategic mindset, making data-driven decisions aligned with Bunge’s global strategy and financial goals, constantly exploring new perspectives and championing innovation to enhance our market position.
Why Join Our Team?
This role offers a genuine opportunity to leverage your specialized industry knowledge and leadership skills in a leading global enterprise. You will tackle real-world, complex commercial challenges, directly contributing to our operational success and strategic objectives within a dynamic, international trading environment.
Interested in making an impact? We are looking forward to your application via the link provided on our careers page. #LI-MV1
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
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