Sourcing Specialist

Yara Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international agri-business firm is seeking a Nitrogen Sourcing & Trading Manager for its Asia operations, focusing on Urea products. The role is responsible for developing and managing a profitable trading book, negotiating with global suppliers, expanding market presence, and maintaining client relationships to drive sustainable growth. Candidates should have significant experience in fertilizer trading, strong negotiation skills, and a solid network in the industry. The position is based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in fertilizer trading or agricultural commodities.
• Strong network in the fertilizer industry.
• In-depth knowledge of trading mechanisms and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a profit-based trading book for Urea in Asian markets.
• Negotiate and secure reliable supply from global producers.
• Expand market presence and build strategic partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and price to inform trading decisions.
• Coordinate with logistics, finance, and legal for transaction execution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Knowledge of global fertilizer markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate‑friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Trading & Sales Management– Develop and manage a profitable Urea related trading book for Asian markets.
• Sourcing & Procurement– Identify, negotiate, and secure supply from reliable global producers.
• Market Development– Expand market presence by identifying new business opportunities and building strategic partnerships.
• Client Relationship Management– Maintain strong relationships with key accounts, and internal stakeholders.
• Market Analysis– Monitor regional market trends, pricing, and competitor activities to inform trading decisions.
• Logistics & Compliance– Coordinate with logistics, finance, legal, and safety to ensure smooth execution of transactions.

Profile

We are seeking an experienced Nitrogen Sourcing & Trading Manager, Asia,to support growing our Asia nitrogen fertilizer trading operation, with a focus on Urea related product. This role involves overseeing sourcing, sales, market development, and client relationship management to drive profitability and sustainable growth. This role will report to Senior Director of Nitrogen Sourcing & Trading, Asia, in Singapore.

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in fertilizer trading or agricultural commodities.
• Strong network in the fertilizer industry.
• In-depth knowledge of global fertilizer markets and trading mechanisms.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure trading environment.
• Understanding of international logistics and shipping practices.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Fluent in English.

Contact details

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.