Procurement & Commercial Analyst – Global Commodity Portfolio

About the role

APRIL Group is looking for a commercially driven professional to lead the procurement portfolio for assigned commodity categories across its global operations. Based in Raffles Place, the role focuses on ensuring supply security, cost optimisation and long‑term commodity strategy in line with business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement strategy for assigned commodity categories across global mills, especially in Southeast Asia.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with global business objectives.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with vendors, traders and internal stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and achieve assigned savings targets.
• Monitor market trends, provide actionable insights and support purchasing decisions.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of commercial deals, including execution and risk management.
• Lead or support strategic projects such as acquisitions, joint ventures and investments.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to enhance supply resilience and quality.
• Provide regular market intelligence updates to senior leadership.
• Act as the global point of contact for the assigned commodity categories.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or Business.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in direct procurement and/or commodities trading.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in negotiation and value delivery.
• Experience in market analysis and translating data into strategy.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross‑cultural environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to take on a global leadership role in a critical commodity function.
• Exposure to high‑value commercial decisions and strategic investments.
• Work within a dynamic, multi‑country operating environment.