Senior Chemical Trader

Redstone Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading search firm is hiring an experienced chemical trader in Singapore. The role involves developing chemical trading opportunities, executing full trading cycles, and leveraging networks to expand trading portfolios. Candidates should have proven experience in chemical trading, knowledge of market dynamics, and contract negotiation skills. Mandarin language skills are advantageous. This position reports to the General Manager and offers a competitive edge in the volatile market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in chemical trading or related petrochemical products.
• Strong understanding of global chemical markets and pricing mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability in executing physical chemical trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage chemical trading opportunities.
• Execute the full trading cycle covering market analysis and deal structuring.
• Leverage networks to expand the trading portfolio.

Skills

Chemical trading experience

Market analysis

Contract negotiation

Logistics management

Mandarin Chinese

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focuses on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages, Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Commodity Search is working with a trading house and exporter looking to hire an experienced chemical trader to join the team in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Develop and manage chemical trading opportunities across domestic and international markets, including sourcing, marketing, and arbitrage strategies to maximize margins.
• Execute the full trading cycle covering market analysis, deal structuring, pricing, contract negotiation, logistics coordination, and risk management.
• Leverage an established network of producers, distributors, and end-users to expand the chemical trading portfolio and drive profitable volumes.
• Role reports to General Manager.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience in chemical trading or related petrochemical products, with a strong understanding of global chemical markets, pricing mechanisms, and supply–demand dynamics.
• Demonstrated track record of executing physical chemical trades, including contract negotiation, logistics management, and counterparty coordination.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills advantageous.
• Role is to be located in Singapore.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role, please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to [e-mail] or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.