Supply Trader

Salling Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international trading firm is seeking a Supply Trader to join their Asia team in Singapore. The role involves developing supplier relationships, engaging in trading activities, and ensuring efficient delivery processes. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in sales or business development in bunker trading or shipping, with strong communication skills in English and ideally another Asian language. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for more information.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sales or business development, ideally in bunker trading or shipping.
• Strong communication skills, English required; Mandarin or other Asian language advantageous.
• Commercial mindset with effective negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the purchasing platform in key bunker hubs.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers for trading.
• Engage in daily trading and collaborate with international colleagues.
• Coordinate between suppliers and customers for timely delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Bunker trading knowledge

Strong communication in English

Proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Salling Search is partnering with an international bunker trading firm to search for a Supply Trader to join their growing Asia team in Singapore.

Only candidates who have the below skills will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen the purchasing platform in Asia’s key bunker hubs.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with bunker suppliers.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support trading activities.
• Engage in daily trading and collaboration with colleagues across international offices.
• Coordinate between suppliers and customers to ensure smooth and timely delivery of bunkers.

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in sales or business development, with a background in bunker trading and/or the shipping industry.
• Strong communication skills in English, with proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language are an advantage for liaising effectively with stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with strong skills in relationship-building, negotiation, and analysis.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Interested candidates may reach out to Jenelle Pang at [e-mail] for more information.

Jenelle Pang Limin