Senior Trader

UCC HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale trade sector is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee coffee procurement operations. The role requires minimum 10 years of experience, particularly in the coffee industry, alongside fluency in English and Japanese. Key responsibilities include procurement analysis, contract administration, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in coffee procurement.
• Fluent in business English and Japanese.
• Strong understanding of contract and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand forecasts for group companies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure contract fulfillment.
• Prepare budgets and analyze sales and profit.

Skills

English

Japanese

Contract Management

Budget Management

Job description

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UCC HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.

Purchasing Manager

MCF-2025-0885481

CITY HOUSE, 36 ROBINSON ROAD 068877

Full Time

Manager

10 years exp

Wholesale Trade

$16,000 to $19,000 Monthly 4 applications Posted 18 Jun 2025 Closing on 02 Jul 2025

We are seeking experienced Senior Traders to support our global coffee procurement operations.

Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong business-level communication skills in English and Japanese.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coffee Procurement

• Analyze supply and demand forecasts for group companies
• Prepare supplier offers based on market forecasts
• Purchase green/soluble coffee for group companies
• Handle supplier/partner negotiations and ensure contract fulfillment

2. Contract Administration

• Review new contracts each month
• Prepare necessary documents related to coffee purchases

3. Budgeting and Analysis

• Prepare budgets and analyze sales, purchase, and gross profit
• Track delayed contracts and purchase/pricing progress
• Perform simulations and rolling forecasts

4. Operational Support

• Present market outlooks and forecasts to operating companies
• Propose new origins/specs for cost reduction and efficient purchasing

5. Communication & Reporting

• Maintain regular communication with colleagues in Europe
• Engage suppliers through visits, online meetings, calls, or emails

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in coffee procurement

Fluent in business English and Japanese

Strong understanding of contract and budget management

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