Senior Manager Supply Trading And Local Sourcing

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Senior Manager (Supply Trading and Local Sourcing) !

What is this role about?

The Senior Manager (Supply Trading and Local Sourcing) is responsible for building strategic partnerships, managing fuel trading activities, and optimizing supply chain operations to ensure company supply volume requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively.He/She shall oversee market analysis, procurement strategy, and stakeholder coordination, driving financial success through strategic trading decisions and risk management. The Senior Manager (Supply Trading and Local Sourcing) contributes directly to optimizing supply routes and pricing, volume growth targets, market competitiveness, and overall organizational performance.

What will YOU do?

Monitor global fuel market prices, trends, and regional supply/demand dynamics to guide strategic decisions, benchmarking freight rates and analyzing market opportunities to maximize profitability.

Build and nurture strong relationships with international suppliers, refiners, and traders (e.g., Idemitsu, Vitol, Trafigura) to negotiate competitive pricing and secure reliable supply volumes.

Oversee end-to-end supply chain logistics, including order consolidation, co-loading, vessel chartering, nominations, and voyage tracking to minimize inefficiencies and ensure timely delivery.

Lead price negotiations, execute purchase/sale agreements, and maintain accurate trade documentation (e.g., Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, permits) compliant with local and international regulations.

Enforce rigorous quality control processes, including pre-shipment inspections and product specification verifications against Philippine National Standards (PNS), coordinating with supply and manufacturing teams for resolution.

Manage costs related to freight, storage, port charges, and Letters of Credit (LCs) to optimize margins and mitigate financial, supply chain, and product quality risks.

Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance for customs declarations, import duties, and port operations, managing terminal readiness to facilitate cargo discharge.

Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as volume targets, cost savings, and contract management efficiency, proactively addressing operational bottlenecks.

Serve as a liaison across trading, supply, finance, and other internal departments to align supply strategies and provide leadership and guidance to team members.

Perform other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

What will YOU need?

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Proven supervisory or managerial experience in fuel trading, supply chain management, or commodity operations.

Advanced expertise in global fuel markets, trading instruments, market research, financial analysis, and commodity risk management.

Strong knowledge of international trade documentation, customs regulations, vessel operations, and complex contract/SLA management.

Exceptional negotiation skills, strategic thinking, stress tolerance, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Willingness to work extended hours, holidays, or weekends, as needed.

Openness to travel domestically or internationally for business assignments and stakeholder meetings, as needed.