Senior Manager, Cocoa Sourcing

Barry Callebaut Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cocoa and chocolate supplier in Singapore is seeking a procurement and pricing manager to lead a specialized team focused on cocoa raw materials. The successful candidate will need a minimum of 10 years in commodity trading, strong stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of the commodities market. Join this innovative team dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commodity trading and operations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, preferably with a second language.
• Experience with financial modelling and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional procurement of cocoa raw materials.
• Develop commodity trading strategies.
• Lead a team in analyzing market conditions and executing trades.

Skills

Commodity trading

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Financial modelling

Education

Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Computer Science, Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Trading Technologies

MetaTrader

Bloomberg

Reuters

SQL

Python

R

Job description

About The Role

• You will be leading a specialized team responsible the procurement and pricing of cocoa raw materials, and developing strategies and policies to enhance profitability. This role shall lead and manage two cocoa buyers to deliver team and region objectives.
• Working closely with operational staff in regional sites around Asia entails clear, accurate and timely delivery of information and execution. Having a good grasp of market fundamentals like supply and demand, pricing methodologies and hedging tools would enable you to succeed in a key profit center within the firm.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for managing regional procurement of Cocoa raw materials into the Chocolate factories
• Develop commodity trading strategies to enhance positions during various market trends or economic conditions
• Enhance networks with existing and potential trade partners on both the economic and innovation fronts
• Support various projects for strategic sourcing, product innovation and budget analysis
• Lead the team in analyzing market conditions, developing strategies, and executing trades/contracts
• This position is part of the Asia Trading & Sourcing team, with a strong focus on the sourcing activities for the chocolate factories in AMEA.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time
  
  

About You

• Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Computer Science, Statistics or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English, and preferably a second language
• Experience with computer systems like Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), SAP
• Additional qualifications like CFA, CAIA and/or experience with trading platforms not limited to Trading Technologies (TT), MetaTrader (MT4), Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE Connect is an added advantage
• Have a good understanding of the commodities market, preferably Agriculture
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commodity trading and operations
• Preferably trading/investment experience in equities or commodities
• Being able to manage and mentor a team to deliver business objectives
• Strong business communication and stakeholder management
• Keen sense of data analytics and interpretation
• Ability to multi-task and deliver in a high pressure environment
• Financial modelling and computer programming skills like SQL, Python and/or R is an added advantage
  
  

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what weve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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