Commodity Risk Management Specialist

Asahi Global Procurement; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global procurement firm in Singapore is seeking a Commodity Risk Management Specialist. This role involves using data to manage commodity risks effectively, requiring 5+ years of experience in commodity markets and strong analytical skills. The candidate should have a university degree in a business-related field and excellent proficiency in English, with opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Health, life, and dental insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in commodity markets.
• Experience in a multinational company is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze commodity exposure data.
• Ensure alignment of risk methodologies and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with regional teams on risk processes.
• Prepare dashboards on risk positions and market trends.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Strong Excel skills

Data visualization skills

Risk management systems familiarity

Education

University degree in Business or related field

Job description

Functional Overview

The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.

Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.

Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.

Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.

No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.

Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.

Job title - Commodity Risk Management Specialist

Reporting to - Head of Commodity Risk Management

Main interfaces

Internally

Regional and Global Procurement and Finance teams, Treasury teams, Supply Chain Planning Teams

Externally

Suppliers / Commodity Trading Vendors / Banks / System Vendors / Implementation partners / Advisors

Main purpose of the job

The Commodity Risk Management Specialist supports the global procurement commodity risk management framework by providing high-quality analysis, reporting, and coordination across business units and regions. The role plays a critical part in ensuring that data, risk exposures, and hedge strategies are accurately tracked, aligned, and reported consistently across the group. The Specialist will also support in identifying new commodity exposures, with an aim to expanding commodity risk management across the group, through collaboration with internal procurement and treasury teams and the external supply base. The role can evolve to include pricing strategy development across exposures in metals, energy and agriculture.

Accountabilities And Deliverables

• Collect, consolidate, and analyse commodity exposure data across business units and regions
• Ensure alignment of risk methodologies, assumptions, and reporting standards globally
• Collaborate with regional procurement, treasury and finance teams to gather insights and support local execution of risk processes
• Engage with key suppliers on projects to improve transparency, risk-sharing mechanisms, and data accuracy
• Support internal controls, hedge documentation, and compliance with procurement risk policies
• Prepare regular dashboards and reports on risk positions, hedging status, and market trends.
• Ensure alignment of risk methodologies, assumptions, and reporting standards globally
• Assist in continuous improvement of risk tools, templates, and systems.
• Act as a point of contact for regional teams on operational aspects of commodity risk management
• Create Strategic data driven insights for Procurement in the area of commodity risk management
• Collaborate with regional procurement and supply chain teams to support forecast alignment and exposure tracking
• Work closely with regional finance and treasury teams on hedge accounting, documentation, and mark-to-market valuations
• Create Strategic data driven insights for Procurement
• Support wide range of Procurement Risk activities including Financial Risks and Non-Commodity Risks
  
  

Procurement functional competencies

Competency - Level

• Category management - Foundation
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management - Foundation
• Risk Management and Governance - Experienced
• Sustainability, Supplier Innovation & Value creation - Foundation
• Process Excellence - Foundation
  
  

Leadership competencies

Competency Level

• Thinks Strategically - Leading Self
• Inspires Learning - Leading Self
• Leads Change - Leading Self
• Values People -Leading Self
• Enables Collaboration - Leading Self
  
  

Requirements

Qualification criteria

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (bachelor's degree preferred) and/or linked to quant finance or coding
• Proficiency in English
• 5 years of professional experience, preferably linked to commodity markets
• Experience in a multinational company is an advantage
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills
• Familiarity with risk management systems (e.g., CTRM, TMS)
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards and experience
• Comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation
• Flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance