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Trader, Rubber
Petroineos Trading LimitedThe Netherlandsfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
About the role
Trader, Rubber
Department: Petrochemicals
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Reporting To: General Manager of Petrochemical
Compensation: €0 / year
Description
Who We Are
PetroChina Company Ltd is a state-owned business and the publicly listed arm of the China National Petroleum Corporation “CNPC”, one of the world’s largest global commodity trading companies. PetroChina International a subsidiary of PetroChina Company Ltd, serves as the international trading arm and was founded in 2002 based in Beijing and has setup multiple subsidiaries and offices in 20+ countries, including three major Oil and Gas Trading and Operation Hubs in Houston (covering the Americas), London (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Singapore (Asia).
PetroChina International is actively exploring international markets, developing value added trades, extending the value chain, innovating in trade models, and continuously enhancing trade methods.
The Company’s trading activities are now covering more than 100 kinds of products and through merger, acquisition, investment and equity participation, several business centres have been formed and integrated with storage facilities, refining capabilities, oil tanks and terminals as well as transportation capabilities in global main energy producing areas. All these investments provide strong support for the steady development of the Company’s international businesses.
Who You Are / Your Next Challenge
Our Petrochemicals department continues to be a key strategic growth area for PetroChina International, focused on expanding market participation, developing new trading flows and strengthening our position across international petrochemical markets.
We are now searching for a commercially minded, entrepreneurial and results-driven Rubber Trader to join our Petrochemicals team in Rotterdam. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Petrochemical, you will play a leading role in the marketing, trading and business development of both PetroChina-origin synthetic rubber products and natural rubber products across international markets. This includes products such as SBR, BR, SSBR, SBS and related elastomers, with a particular focus on Europe, Africa and Turkey whilst supporting broader global market growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving trading volumes, margin generation and market share growth, whilst building long-term relationships with customers, distributors and end-users. In addition, there will be opportunities to expand PetroChina's market footprint, develop new customer channels and, subject to experience, explore trading opportunities within the butadiene and wider C4 value chain.
Current State of Play
The Petrochemicals division continues to expand its international footprint, supported by PetroChina's established global trading platform, logistics network and strong balance sheet. Working closely with colleagues across Europe and headquarters in China, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage existing supply chains whilst developing new commercial opportunities across synthetic and natural rubber markets.
This role offers significant exposure to global trading activities, market development and strategic customer engagement, providing the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of PetroChina's rubber trading business across multiple international regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the marketing, trading and business development of synthetic and natural rubber products across international markets.
- Drive sales volumes, profitability and market share growth across Europe, Africa, Turkey and other strategic markets.
- Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with customers, distributors, converters, compounders and tyre manufacturers.
- Identify and develop new customer channels to expand PetroChina's market presence.
- Execute physical trading activities including contract negotiation, pricing, order management and delivery execution.
- Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient product delivery and customer service.
- Manage warehousing and inventory strategies to optimise stock levels and commercial performance.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, supply-demand dynamics and pricing developments, providing market intelligence and strategic recommendations.
- chain and marketing teams at headquarter
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