Commodity Chemical Specialist

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

As a Commodity Specialist – Chemicals, you will manage and respond swiftly to customer enquiries related to commodity chemicals, ensuring that all quotations are complete, competitive, and aligned with customer requirements and market conditions.

In Wilhelmsen Ship Services, the people at Wilhelmsen don't just hold jobs here. They make the most innovative ideas a reality – and in the process, they shape the maritime industry. With one of the largest maritime networks in the world, we do work that makes an impact - if it floats, our products are probably on it. Supplying marine consumables, products, and solutions to every conceivable vessel type, our Marine Products division includes the Unitor brand of products, Timm ropes, Unicool refrigerants, and Unitor and Nalfleet marine chemicals. Last year we made product deliveries to 27,500 vessels, at over 2,000 ports.

Who you will report to:

You will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Inventory, and external business partners across the SEAME region. This role is established as a dedicated New Growth resource for SEAME, focused on driving expansion within the commodity chemicals segment.

What you will be doing:

Enquiry Management

• Handle incoming enquiries with urgency and professionalism
• Assess feasibility and prepare tailored, competitive quotations aligned with pricing strategy and market dynamics
• Liaise with local agents and business partners to determine optimal delivery solutions in compliance with local regulations
  
  

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
• Proactively follow up on open enquiries to improve conversion rates
• Gather feedback to continuously improve service quality and customer satisfaction
  
  

Business Partner Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier and partner relationships to secure optimal pricing and service levels
• Identify and onboard new partners to strengthen sourcing options and reduce risk
  
  

Market Intelligence & Growth

• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor activity
• Provide commercial insights and growth recommendations to the Commercial Manager
• Contribute actively to expanding the chemicals portfolio and securing new business
  
  

Systems, Governance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely updates of enquiries, quotations, and orders in CRM/ERP systems
• Track orders from quotation through to delivery in accordance with SOPs (GIMS)
• Generate reports on conversion rates, supplier performance, and revenue realization
• Maintain full compliance with internal mandates and processes
  
  

What you bring to this role:

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance competitiveness and profitability
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to handling varied and complex enquiries
• Ability to think outside the box to structure deals and overcome operational challenges
• Strong stakeholder management skills across customers, agents, and suppliers
• High attention to detail and accuracy in quoting and documentation
• Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced environment
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Shipping, or a related field (preferred)
• Prior experience in a similar role within the shipping or marine industry
• Proven track record managing enquiries, quotations, and supplier relationships
• Strong understanding of shipping, port operations, and commodity pricing dynamics
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and pricing evaluation skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM systems) and MS Office
• Effective time management with the ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
• Strong collaboration skills within a matrix organization
• High resilience and adaptability
  
  

What we offer:


Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.

Sounds interesting If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our Area QHSSE and Compliance Manager. As an internal candidate you can apply by entering the internal job portal (Workday front page>Menu >Career>Find jobs). Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.

Work location: Singapore

Contact details: Recruitment Specialist - Corrie Kew – [HIDDEN TEXT]

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