Head Woodchips Procurement

RGE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global woodchip supplier based in Singapore is seeking a Head Woodchips Procurement to manage sourcing and trading operations. This high-visibility role requires a leader with at least 7 years of experience in physical commodity trading, and excellent skills in negotiation, analysis, and communication. The successful candidate will oversee commodity trades, ensure effective supply strategies, and contribute significantly to the company's objectives. Fluency in Mandarin is essential, and knowledge of Bahasa Indonesian or Vietnamese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in physical commodity trading with ownership of a P&L book.
• Experience in trading operations, risk management, and market analysis.
• Leadership experience managing teams of 3-4 or more.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across key woodchip markets.
• Drive commercial strategy on pricing and contracts.
• Lead global procurement and trading teams to meet targets.
• Evaluate investment and M&A opportunities for supply security.

Skills

Techno-commercial acumen

Market intelligence

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Mandarin proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Title: Head Woodchips Procurement

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: Head of Woodchips

Employment Type: Full-time

About International Woodchip Corporation (IWC)

Established in 2014, IWC is a global supplier and trader of woodchips, sourcing approximately 4.5 million bone‑dry metric tonnes (over 9 million green metric tonnes) annually. We procure both hardwood and softwood chips from continents including Southeast Asia, Oceania, South America, North America, Europe, Africa, and provide feedstock chiefly to priority Asian pulp clients. With strong upstream partnerships and a commitment to supply stability, quality, sustainability, and transparency, IWC is a trusted partner in the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Head Woodchips Procurement to join our Integrated Woodchip Corporation (IWC) team.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing 3–5 key origination markets within the first three months, leading strategic woodchip procurement projects, and ensuring effective execution of both short- and long‑term supply contracts to secure woodchip feedstock for RGE Group Pulp mills. A strong trading mind‑set is essential to drive third‑party sales and manage supply risks in response to shifts in demand or market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies across key woodchip markets.
• Drive both short term commercial strategy on pricing and spot purchases and mid to long term strategy on multiyear contracts and long term negotiations.
• Drive strategy for own Vietnam project to increase volumes with strong focus on volume, quality, cost and financial performance.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of physical commodity trades, including origination, execution, operations, and risk management.

Stakeholder management

• Lead, drive and coach global procurement and trading, project, quality and sustainability team, to deliver on volume, cost, quality, reliability and sustainability targets.
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and Senior Management team.
• Build and manage strong relationships with external suppliers from diverse geographical locations and cultural backgrounds.

Quality and sustainability

• Identify and qualify new vendors to meet quality and operational standards; maintain and update the counterparty’s database.
• Drive continuous product quality improvement initiatives that create value for internal customers.

Project and Market intelligence

• Evaluate and drive investment and M&A opportunities that support long-term supply security.
• Lead the Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning teams in delivering high‑quality analysis on global woodchips S&D and supply value chain using trade data, external sources, and internal analytics.
• Ensure regular production of market intelligence reports and provide recommendations based on in‑house view on short and long term market outlook.
• Lead or contribute to ad hoc business improvement initiatives and internal capability‑building efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in physical commodity trading with ownership of a trading P&L book.
• Demonstrated experience in trading operations, risk management, market analysis, and logistics.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 3-4 people or more.

Education

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong performance track record across commercial and cross‑functional roles.

Core Competencies

• Strong techno‑commercial acumen and market intelligence capability.
• In‑depth understanding of physical commodities trading.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast‑paced environment.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and results orientation.
• Resilient; willing and able to be hands‑on; sharp with numbers.
• Strong command of Mandarin, both spoken and written is a must‑have; proficiency in 3rd language such as Bahasa Indonesian or Vietnamese is a bonus.

What’s in it for you?

This is a high‑visibility role with a clear path toward leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing the woodchip supply chain for one of Asia’s leading pulp and paper producers, while contributing to the broader growth agenda of IWC.