Deputy Head, Commercial

We are inviting applicants for the position of Deputy Head, Commercial, who will develop and operationalize fuel procurement negotiation and contracts. This position has the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement diesel procurement strategies to secure reliable supply, competitive pricing, and strong commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships, including diesel suppliers, traders, logistics providers, and other key service providers.
• Monitor fuel market trends and pricing movements to support procurement planning, commercial decisions, and market intelligence reporting.
• Lead contract negotiations and administration for diesel purchasing, transportation, and storage, ensuring compliance, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Control procurement risks and budgets by managing fuel costs, delivering cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring regulatory and corporate governance compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead commercial personnel to achieve business objectives, drive operational excellence, and support company growth and talent development.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or other relevant areas.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial, procurement, supply chain, fuel trading, energy, oil & gas, or related industries will be advantageous.
• Proven expertise in diesel procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of fuel markets, pricing mechanisms, supply chain operations, and commercial risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate high-value contracts and deliver sustainable cost savings and business value.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to be based on Jurong Island.