Trade Manager

OM MATERIALS (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and trading firm in Singapore is seeking a professional with at least 5-7 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include negotiating sales, leading business development, and building relationships in the market. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and is proficient in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in related industry.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinker.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate sales/purchases and manage commercial risks.
• Jointly lead long term business development.
• Build strong relationships with buyers and sellers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Results-driven mindset

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

OM Materials (S) Pte Ltd (“OMS”), based in Singapore, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OM Holdings Limited, that handles the logistics, procurement, marketing, and distribution activities of the Group.

With a long history of marketing ores and ferroalloys, OMS possesses an extensive trade network and an edge in connecting raw materials with buyers and users. Originally established in the 90s focusing on the raw materials trade in China, its scope and range of action have since evolved to a global scale, albeit retaining an Asian focus.

Collectively, OMS leverages the economies of scale of the Group’s operations to streamline raw material procurement and product sales. This is made possible by comprehensive product knowledge and a strong operational expertise in international trade execution.

Job responsibilities:

• Negotiate sales/purchases and manage commercial risks;
• Jointly lead long term business development, formulating sales and procurement strategy;
• Build strong relationships with buyers, sellers, and service providers;
• Monitor commodity market trends, generating insights from price action;
• Compile data, conduct research and perform analysis to support business decisions;
• Ad-hoc traveling to visit counterparties and operating assets as and when required.

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant discipline, demonstrated academic achievements,
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in related industry;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset;
• Self-driven team player with good interpersonal and listening skills;
• An adept negotiator, always fostering trust with counterparties;
• Systematic and organized, able to thrive under pressure and situational ambiguity;
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English and Chinese to liaise with counterparts.