CEMEX is a leading global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable services to customers and communities in more than 50 countries. As one of the world's largest cement producers, the company operates a vast network of production facilities and distribution centers, focusing on cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates. In Spain, CEMEX maintains a robust presence with multiple industrial plants and a significant corporate hub in Madrid. The Spanish operations are particularly relevant for international professionals due to the presence of global service centers and centralized corporate functions that support the company's worldwide business, frequently requiring multilingual talent and diverse expertise in areas like finance, data science, and strategic planning.

Founded in 1906 in Mexico, CEMEX expanded rapidly through the 20th century to become a global powerhouse. Its entry into the European market was solidified in 1992 with the major acquisition of Spain's two largest cement companies, Valenciana and Sanson.

(cen) Primary Fuels Trading Intern

CEMEX España

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Name of the Project: Primary Fuels Trading Intern

Vice Presidency: Sustainability, Operations, and Ventures

Region: Central

Intern's Location (Office): Margain Offices

Eligible Semester(s): 5th - 8th semester

Careers of Interest: Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Business Administration or related fields

Schedule Availability: Between 25 and 30 hours per week

Period of Stay at CEMEX: 6 months, with the option of renewal

Tentative Start Date: June 2026

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Detailed Description of the Project

Project Objective

The intern will support the Primary Fuels Trading team by contributing to market analysis and planning activities that inform fuels sourcing decisions across petcoke, coal, and the interface with alternative fuels, within a global procurement context.

The role is designed to provide hands‑on exposure through participation in planning support, basic market and cost analysis, execution follow‑up, and structured research, allowing the intern to understand how market dynamics, analytical inputs, and operational considerations are integrated to support fuel sourcing strategy and procurement decisions for cement manufacturing.

Challenges for the Students

Managing Recurring Tasks and Deadlines
Researching and Synthesizing Market Information
Working with Structured Data and Ensuring Consistency
Performing Basic Analysis for Decision Support
Understanding the Business and Market Context Behind the Data
Learning How Global FUel Markets Influence Local Decisions
Communicating Clearly and Asking Questions Early

Main Responsibilities and Activities to Be Carried Out

Planning & Reporting Support: Support fuels procurement decision making by maintaining planning data, reconciling plan vs actuals, and preparing standardized analyses
Market Outlook & Special Analysis Support: Support sourcing and cost‑impact discussions by updating market data and running predefined analyses (fuel comparisons, indices, correlations, and transborder flows).
Contract Execution & Volume Monitoring Support: Support visibility of fuel procurement execution by assisting in the monitoring of contracted versus delivered volumes, helping identify deviations and ensure stable fuel supply for cement operations.
Trade Monitor Updating: Keep executed fuel shipments up to date in internal monitoring tools to ensure visibility of procurement execution and logistics flows.
Compliance Support: Assist the team by gathering and organizing documentation required for legal, supplier, and customer compliance follow‑up.
Other Data & Process Support: Maintain supporting databases (e.g., fuel quality) and keep internal instructions updated to improve day‑to‑day execution.