全职 JUNIOR COMMODITY TRADER 工作, 薪水 up to SGD 5,200, SMT Trading 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

Essential Language Requirement — Please Read Before Applying

Working proficiency in both English and Mandarin is mandatory for this position.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Conduct business conversations, meetings and commercial discussions confidently in both English and Mandarin.
• Read and understand business correspondence, quotations, product specifications and commercial documents in both languages.
• Write clear and professional emails and messages in both English and Mandarin.
• Communicate directly with counterparties in China and Taiwan who conduct their business communications primarily in Mandarin.

Candidates who are unable to conduct business communications in both English and Mandarin will not meet the essential requirements of this position. Language proficiency will be assessed during the interview process.

About Sherman Mineral Trading

Sherman Mineral Trading is an international commodity trading company focused on supporting the metals, mining and mineral-processing industries.

Our trading activities include sulphur, sulphuric acid, nickel-related products, battery materials and other industrial commodities. We work with producers, suppliers, customers and business partners across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a bilingual, commercially astute, resourceful and highly motivated Junior Commodity Trader to join our Singapore team.

The successful candidate will support the full physical commodity trading cycle—from market research, supplier sourcing and business development to commercial negotiation, contract execution, shipping coordination and payment follow-up.

This is a hands-on commercial position requiring strong situational awareness, practical judgement and the confidence to communicate with suppliers, customers, banks, shipping companies and internal stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is not only academically capable, but also practical, adaptable and commercially alert. The candidate must be able to understand people and situations, identify what is important, ask intelligent questions and respond appropriately without requiring detailed instructions at every stage.

Key ResponsibilitiesTrading and Business Development

• Support the sourcing, purchase and sale of sulphur, sulphuric acid, nickel-related products, battery materials and other industrial commodities.
• Identify and develop potential suppliers, customers, traders and strategic business partners in international markets.
• Communicate directly with counterparties in English and Mandarin to obtain quotations, product specifications, available quantities, shipment schedules and payment terms.
• Prepare commercial comparisons covering price, product quality, logistics, financing costs, payment risks and expected trading margins.
• Support senior management during negotiations, meetings and commercial discussions.
• Follow up actively with counterparties and maintain momentum until each opportunity reaches a clear outcome.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trading leads, quotations, negotiations and outstanding action items.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, presentations and management updates.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor commodity prices, regional supply and demand, freight rates, port conditions and relevant geopolitical and industry developments.
• Prepare concise market updates and highlight developments that may affect pricing, supply availability, logistics or trading strategy.
• Verify market information through multiple credible sources instead of accepting unconfirmed statements at face value.
• Develop a practical understanding of major producers, traders, customers, shipping routes and end-use industries.
• Identify new business opportunities and promptly escalate commercially significant information to management.
• Distinguish actionable market intelligence from rumours, promotional claims and unreliable information.

Trade Execution

• Coordinate with operations, finance, banks, customers, suppliers, brokers, surveyors, shipping agents and other service providers to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Review commercial terms, product specifications, contracts, invoices, letters of credit and shipping documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Track important milestones, including contract execution, payment, vessel nomination, loading, documentation, arrival, discharge and final settlement.
• Anticipate potential delays, discrepancies or execution risks and raise them early, together with practical proposed solutions.
• Ensure that commitments, deadlines and management instructions are accurately recorded and followed through.
• Support the resolution of operational, documentation and payment discrepancies.

Counterparty Assessment and Risk Control

• Conduct preliminary due diligence on prospective suppliers, customers and intermediaries.
• Check company registration information, ownership, operating history, website and email authenticity, product origin, trading record and commercial references.
• Recognise warning signs such as unrealistic pricing, unclear product origin, inconsistent documents, unusual advance-payment requests or reluctance to provide verifiable information.
• Support sanctions screening, compliance checks and internal approval processes.
• Escalate material commercial, credit, documentation or counterparty risks promptly.
• Protect the company’s commercial interests and confidential information at all times.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Build professional and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders from different countries, cultures and seniority levels.
• Communicate tactfully and confidently when seeking clarification, correcting misunderstandings, negotiating terms or following up on overdue matters.
• Understand the priorities and sensitivities of different stakeholders and adjust communication appropriately.
• Represent Sherman Mineral Trading professionally during meetings, business meals, conferences, site visits and overseas travel.
• Prepare clear bilingual meeting notes, action lists and follow-up communications when required.
• Maintain professionalism and composure when dealing with difficult, sensitive or fast-moving situations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Maritime Studies, Engineering or a related discipline.
• One to three years of relevant experience in commodity trading, international trade, shipping, logistics, banking, procurement or business development is preferred.
• Strong fresh graduates with relevant internship experience, commercial maturity and demonstrated initiative may also be considered.
• Strong numerical ability and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of international trade, shipping documents, payment terms and letters of credit is preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally and attend occasional business engagements outside normal office hours.

Mandatory Language Proficiency

• Strong spoken and written English.
• Strong spoken and written Mandarin.
• Ability to conduct commercial conversations and prepare professional business correspondence in both languages.
• Ability to read Mandarin quotations, commercial correspondence, specifications and other business documents.
• Language proficiency will be tested during the selection process.

Essential Personal Qualities

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Commercial awareness: Understands how price, quality, logistics, financing, timing and counterparty risk affect profitability.
• Situational awareness: Notices important details, reads situations appropriately and understands the wider commercial context.
• Practical judgement: Distinguishes urgent or material matters from routine issues and knows when to act independently or escalate.
• Resourcefulness: Looks for practical solutions and alternative approaches when facing obstacles.
• Initiative: Follows through without repeated reminders and takes appropriate action without waiting to be directed at every stage.
• Interpersonal maturity: Communicates appropriately with senior executives, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Intellectual curiosity: Asks thoughtful questions and seeks to understand the reasons behind instructions and decisions.
• Learning agility: Learns quickly from experience and feedback and does not repeatedly make the same mistake.
• Attention to detail: Carefully checks prices, specifications, quantities, dates, payment terms and documentation.
• Resilience: Remains composed and effective in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
• Integrity: Handles confidential information responsibly and communicates facts accurately.
• Ownership: Accepts personal responsibility for assignments from initiation through completion.
• Commercial confidence: Is comfortable speaking with unfamiliar parties, asking direct questions and following up persistently but professionally.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Junior Commodity Trader will:

• Provide management with timely, accurate and commercially useful information.
• Communicate effectively with counterparties in both English and Mandarin.
• Follow up consistently and close action items without constant supervision.
• Identify risks, inconsistencies and warning signs before they become serious problems.
• Exercise sound judgement when handling unfamiliar or ambiguous situations.
• Build a dependable network of suppliers, customers and market contacts.
• Progressively manage selected counterparties and trading opportunities independently.
• Contribute positively to Sherman’s culture of Accuracy, Discipline, Accountability and Commercial Excellence.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to international physical commodity trading and senior decision-makers.
• Hands-on involvement in sourcing, negotiation, trade finance, shipping and execution.
• Opportunities to work with major mining, energy and industrial groups.
• Regional and international business exposure.
• Performance-based rewards and career development for employees who demonstrate strong judgement, initiative and results.

Application Requirement

Applicants should submit an English résumé and clearly indicate their level of spoken and written Mandarin proficiency.

Shortlisted candidates should expect part of the interview and practical assessment to be conducted in Mandarin.

Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,200.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Work Location: In person