Not specified (considering travel requirements, potential for hybrid work).
8+ years commodity trading experience
Cocoa or soft commodities market knowledge
Team leadership and mentoring capabilities
Barry Callebaut Cocoa Asia Pacific is seeking a Senior Manager for Cocoa Sourcing in Singapore. This leadership role involves managing a team to procure cocoa raw materials, develop trading strategies, and enhance supplier relationships to improve profitability
Job Summary
You will lead a specialized team responsible for the procurement and pricing of cocoa raw materials while developing strategies to enhance profitability.
The role requires managing two cocoa buyers and collaborating with operational staff across regional sites in Asia to ensure timely execution.
Success in this key profit center depends on a strong grasp of market fundamentals, including supply, demand, pricing methodologies, and hedging tools.
Matching Summary
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Barry Callebaut Cocoa Asia Pacific is seeking a Senior Manager for Cocoa Sourcing in Singapore. This leadership role involves managing a team to procure cocoa raw materials, develop trading strategies, and enhance supplier relationships to improve profitability.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years commodity trading experience
Cocoa or soft commodities market knowledge
Team leadership and mentoring capabilities
Financial modeling and data analytics skills
Microsoft Office and SAP proficiency
Nice-to-have
Second language fluency preferred
CFA or CAIA certification advantage
Experience with Trading Technologies platforms
Python, R, or SQL programming skills
Equities or investment trading background
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years experience in commodity trading
Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related field