Trader
AAK • Zaandijk, North Holland • Posted June 17, 2026
Position Overview
About the role
The Trader role is part of AAK’s European Sourcing & Trading teamand is responsible for developing and executing lecithin trading and sourcing
strategies as well as a variety of plant-based oils for the European business,
while supporting selected global trading activities. The role combines
commercial, analytical, and operational responsibilities, with a strong focus
on market positioning, supplier management, risk management, and value creation. Working closely with the Regional Senior Sourcing & Trading Manager
Europe and key stakeholders across supply chain, sales, finance, and
operations, as a Trader at AAK you will play a central role in ensuring a
competitive, reliable, and sustainable lecithin supply chain. The position
requires a proactive and commercial market approach, identifying trading
opportunities, managing supplier and customer relationships, and translating
market intelligence into commercial decisions. In addition...
The Trader role is part of AAK’s European Sourcing & Trading teamand is responsible for developing and executing lecithin trading and sourcing
strategies as well as a variety of plant-based oils for the European business,
while supporting selected global trading activities. The role combines
commercial, analytical, and operational responsibilities, with a strong focus
on market positioning, supplier management, risk management, and value creation. Working closely with the Regional Senior Sourcing & Trading Manager
Europe and key stakeholders across supply chain, sales, finance, and
operations, as a Trader at AAK you will play a central role in ensuring a
competitive, reliable, and sustainable lecithin supply chain. The position
requires a proactive and commercial market approach, identifying trading
opportunities, managing supplier and customer relationships, and translating
market intelligence into commercial decisions. In addition...