Lead Specialist Marketing Fertilizers II📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is a leading multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company plays a key role in developing the mining industry as a pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building an integrated mining value chain. Based in Riyadh, Ma'aden is seeking a Lead Specialist, Marketing - Fertilizers II to join its team.

Role Purpose

The Lead Specialist, Marketing - Fertilizers II will lead fertilizer marketing activities across various regions and product portfolios. This full-time position involves advancing product management, market analysis, pricing analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. The role contributes to revenue growth, margin optimization, and stronger market positioning by providing insight-driven commercial support for the fertilizer portfolio. The specialist will act as an advanced professional in fertilizer markets, supporting commercial strategy, long-term planning, and executive decision-making through market intelligence, scenario analysis, and close coordination with Sales, Logistics, and Planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product management and market analysis for global fertilizer markets, including DAP, MAP, phosphates, or the assigned portfolio, assessing supply-demand balance, pricing trends, competitor benchmarks, and customer dynamics.
• Develop and execute regional and product-level marketing strategies aligned with company commercial objectives and market positioning priorities.
• Lead pricing strategy, market analysis, cost analysis, margin and profitability analysis, contract structuring, and budgeting to support commercial value creation.
• Optimize regional product allocation and profitability by aligning market opportunities with commercial and operational priorities.
• Manage departmental budgeting activities and act as a budget controller to support financial discipline and governance.
• Prepare executive-level market reports and scenario analyses for senior management, EXCOM, and Board materials to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor commercial risks and feedstock cost volatility to support timely commercial planning and risk awareness.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Planning to align production plans, regional allocation, and inventory strategy.
• Support tender participation, long-term offtake agreements, and strategic customer engagements through market and commercial input.
• Contribute to commercial process improvements, systems development, and knowledge sharing to strengthen marketing effectiveness.
• Mentor junior team members and serve as a technical reference within the fertilizer marketing function.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in marketing, with a focus on fertilizer markets or a related commodity sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in product management, market analysis, pricing strategies, margin and profitability analysis, and contract structuring.
• Proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies and promotional plans.
• Experience in preparing executive-level market reports, scenario analyses, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Strong coordination skills for cross-functional alignment with sales, logistics, and planning teams.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic team focused on the global fertilizer market, requiring close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Application

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role.