Senior Trader

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in coffee procurement is seeking experienced Senior Traders to manage global operations. This role requires a deep understanding of coffee markets, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in both English and Japanese, alongside substantial experience in procurement management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand forecasts for group companies.
• Prepare supplier offers and negotiate contracts.
• Track delayed contracts and purchase pricing.

Skills

Business-level communication in English

Business-level communication in Japanese

Contract management

Budget management

Job description

Job Overview

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
• Monitor outstanding contracts quarterly
• 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