Contract Manager Commodities

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring contract administration is always accurate and efficient, while actively seeking ways to improve processes? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for! With your eye for detail and drive for optimization, you will play a key role in strengthening our team.

About Argent Energy

Argent Energy is a waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. At Argent we turn waste oils into low carbon fuel which significantly contributes to reducing the CO2 emissions of transport. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence.
Argent Energy has been part of the Swire Group since November 2018. John Swire & Sons Ltd. stems from a family business founded in 1816, which has grown in 200 years into a global company with various participations in aviation, maritime, food, trading and industry.

About the job

As the Contract Manager Commodities you will be responsible for the contract administration for our biodiesel and other products. By combining operational execution with process optimization, you actively contribute to digitalization and the continuous improvement of our processes. You are in close contact with the trading, supply chain, sustainability and finance teams.

Tasks and responsibilities

·        Contract management: Review deals and prices by performing deal checks, price validation, and data reconciliation.

·        Contract administration including hedging & index administration: Maintain accurate administration of all contracts, including agreed terms.

·        Contract filing: Ensure all contract information is correctly filed, structured, and easily accessible..

·        KYC support: Execute KYC procedures by requesting relevant documents from potential new customers and suppliers, and ensure all necessary information is shared with the counterpart to secure approval.

·        Management & KPI reporting: Prepare requested KPI reports related to pricing, discounts, or other topics.

·        Process optimization: Collaborate with departments such as Trade, Finance, and IT to streamline processes, including ERP process optimization.

·        Cover & support: Provide cover and support for colleagues in the Supply Chain team as required.

About you

To be successful in this position you should recognize yourself in the following points:

·        Experience in an administrative, commercial, supply chain or finance role in a B2B environment.

·        Experience of working with Oracle or other ERP systems.

·        Good Excel and administration skills.

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (Dutch is an advantage).

·        Strong drive to improve processes and systems.

·        Highly organised with attention to detail.

·        Ability to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.

·        Proactive and positive approach in the workplace.

·        Resilient attitude and a strong desire to learn.

What we offer

·        Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating team.

·        Permanent fulltime role based at our facility in Amsterdam with the option to work from home 2 days a week.

·        Good primary and secondary employment conditions and an attractive pension scheme.

·        A bonus scheme based on stated business results.

·        Working to an sustainable future with 350 passioned colleagues and lots of room for personal development.

Next steps

Interested? Send us your resume and motivation letter in English today!

To respect the GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without permission. That is why we strongly recommend that you apply directly through our work-at site. Applications by e-mail will not be taken into consideration in this context.

Any questions? Contact Richard Witte (HR Manager). Richard can be reached by phone at +31650677408.