About the role

This role involves managing international coal procurement and supply chain coordination for a refinery operation. You will identify and negotiate with global coal suppliers, coordinate shipping logistics, forecast internal demand, execute contracts, monitor market intelligence, and maintain stakeholder relationships across suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with international coal suppliers to secure competitive term and spot contracts aligned with refining specifications

Work closely with Operations and Logistics to manage shipping arrangements (bulk carriers, voyage charters), monitor vessel schedules, and ensure timely delivery to refinery stockpiles

Collaborate with refinery operations and inventory teams to forecast coal requirements and align procurement plans with production schedules

Assist traders in drafting and finalizing purchase contracts, ensuring Incoterms, quality clauses, and payment terms are clearly defined and adhered to

Monitor global coal price indices (API2, API4, Newcastle, etc.), freight rates, and supply-demand dynamics to identify optimal purchasing windows

Input purchase data into the trading system, reconcile manual records with system outputs, and prepare daily position and cost reports

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, surveyors, shipping agents, and internal refinery teams to resolve operational issues promptly

About you

1–2 years of experience in the energy or dry bulk commodities industry (coal, iron ore, freight, etc.) preferred; fresh graduates with strong commercial acumen also welcome

Familiar with Incoterms 2020, international shipping practices, and basics of coal quality specifications

Understanding of laytime/demurrage and letter of credit (L/C) processes is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English and Mandarin to liaise with internal and external Mandarin-speaking counterparts, especially Chinese suppliers and off-takers

Ability to interpret market data and conduct fundamental supply-demand analysis

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Meticulous, detailed, and with strong follow-through

Motivated, disciplined, and with a strong sense of accountability

Willing to learn and take ownership of tasks