Trading Manager (Commodities)

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Trading Manager to drive commercial growth in the international dry bulk market. You will develop strategic customer and supplier relationships, identify opportunities, negotiate transactions and provide market intelligence to support planning.

You will collaborate with trading, chartering and operations teams to ensure smooth execution, manage counterparty risk and contribute to long-term business development across regions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of commodity trading or similar role.
• Experience in international dry bulk trading.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers and suppliers.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive commercial growth.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends and industry movements.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage trading agreements.
• Build long-term partnerships and maximise business opportunities.
• Identify and manage commercial and counterparty risks.
• Work closely with internal teams to support smooth business operations and transaction execution.
• Contribute to business planning and market development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Business development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

International markets

Shipping knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Trading Manager to drive commercial growth and manage trading activities within the international dry bulk commodities market.

This role will focus on developing strategic customer and supplier relationships, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating commercial transactions and providing market intelligence to support business planning. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across trading, chartering and operations to ensure effective transaction execution and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers and suppliers.

• Identify new business opportunities and drive commercial growth.

• Monitor market developments, pricing trends and industry movements.

• Lead commercial negotiations and manage trading agreements.

• Build long-term partnerships and maximise business opportunities.

• Identify and manage commercial and counterparty risks.

• Work closely with internal teams to support smooth business operations and transaction execution.

• Contribute to business planning and market development initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in commodity trading or a similar commercial role.

• Experience in international dry bulk trading or related industries.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and business development skills.

• Good understanding of international shipping and trading operations.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Culturally adaptable with an interest in international markets.