Senior Director - Trading / Senior Director - Trading (Feminine) | Head of Cotton Marketing / Head of Cotton Marketing (Feminine)

Senior Director – Trading / Head of Cotton Marketing

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 strong relationships across the value chain.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual who is prepared to make a significant impact within a leading trade organization. You will play a critical role in connecting global supply with end-user demand, leading a team of over five direct reports while fostering a truly collaborative environment.

Role Purpose

The Global Destination Trader is essential in linking global supply with end-user demand. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining a strong sales network across major consuming markets.
• Actively expanding destination liquidity to support efficient physical sales.
• Monitoring counterparty credit risk and market exposure to ensure secure and sustainable trading relationships.
• Overseeing smooth execution throughout the entire transaction lifecycle—from inquiry and contract negotiation to logistics, documentation, delivery, and final payment.
• Creating trust, consistency, and long-term commercial value through disciplined risk management and reliable performance.

Main Accountabilities

As Senior Director – Trading & Head of Cotton Marketing, you will be instrumental in:

• Providing 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 connect with origin shipment teams.
• Promoting the Bunge trademark industry-wide.

Who We're Looking For

We seek an exceptional leader with a profound understanding of the global cotton trading landscape, particularly in Destination Trading. You should bring at least 15 years of hands-on experience in the industry, including over five years of successfully leading diverse international teams. A proven track record within the global destination textile mill community is essential, along with deep, end-to-end knowledge of the product line—from farming to spinning. You must have experience navigating complex global contract disputes and practical knowledge of ICA rules and arbitration.

Beyond your technical mastery, you naturally cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels while being a passionate developer of talent. Your outstanding communication skills are clear and compelling, inspiring others to take action. You possess a strategic mindset, making data-driven decisions that align with Bunge’s global strategy and financial goals. You consistently explore new perspectives and champion 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 within a leading global enterprise. You will tackle complex commercial challenges, directly contributing to our operational success and strategic objectives in a dynamic, international trading environment.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of approximately 37,000 dedicated employees partners with farmers globally to efficiently move agricultural commodities from where they are grown to where they are needed. 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 meet evolving consumer needs. With over 200 years of experience and a presence in more than 50 countries, we are dedicated to enhancing global food security, advancing sustainability, and supporting the well-being of communities where we operate. Bunge is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a registered office in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day, our team exemplifies the values that 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 resonates with you, join us! We value and invest in individuals who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day—people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.

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