Commodities Market Reporter (Polymer and Chemical Markets)

A leading global commodities intelligence provider is seeking a Commodities Market Reporter specialising in Polymer and Chemical Markets for a one-year contract based in Singapore.

As a key member of the chemical pricing team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering trusted market insights, engaging with industry leaders, and representing the organisation at high-profile events. The position offers significant career growth potential within an expanding team, exposure to international markets, and opportunities to develop expertise across polymers, recycled plastics, olefins, aromatics, and blending components. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to contribute to meaningful market transparency initiatives.

• Gain exposure to global chemical and polymer markets through direct engagement with industry participants, attendance at international conferences, and participation in multi-media coverage such as webinars and podcasts.
• Benefit from excellent career progression prospects within a dynamic business unit that encourages learning across technology, editing, analytics, and market research.

What you'll do:

As a Commodities Market Reporter – Polymer and Chemicals based in Singapore, you will immerse yourself in the fast-evolving world of chemical pricing benchmarks. Your day-to-day activities will involve gathering critical data from market sources to inform price assessments while crafting compelling commentary that brings clarity to complex market movements. You will be responsible for building lasting connections with industry professionals through regular engagement—whether via phone calls or at major conferences—and maintaining a robust contact database. By identifying new assessment opportunities and refining methodologies alongside your team members, you will help shape the future direction of chemical market intelligence. Success in this role requires curiosity about global commodity trends, attention to detail when analysing data or writing reports, and enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues who are equally passionate about delivering value to clients worldwide.

• Gather information on daily physical trading activity from a diverse range of market contacts to produce accurate price assessments for chemical and polymer markets.
• Write insightful daily commentaries and reports that explain the trends influencing prices and provide real-time reports for publication.
• Engage regularly with market participants to build strong relationships and maintain an up-to-date database of industry contacts.
• Identify opportunities to refine existing methodologies by researching new markets and developing contacts within those sectors.
• Assist in launching new price assessments that support the growth of the chemicals team’s portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams to share knowledge and ensure consistency in reporting standards.
• Contribute to the identification, development, and execution of assessment opportunities that drive business expansion in chemical markets.
• Represent the organisation professionally during face-to-face meetings with stakeholders or when speaking at public forums.

What you bring:

To excel as a Commodities Market Reporter – Polymer and Chemicals you will bring proven experience in research-driven environments where clear communication is essential. Your background may include journalism, analysis or editorial work related to commodities—or perhaps hands-on exposure within chemical or polymer industries. You thrive when connecting with others: whether interviewing sources for insight or collaborating closely with teammates on shared projects. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy even under pressure while your cultural sensitivity helps foster trust among diverse stakeholders. A solid grasp of economic concepts paired with comfort using Excel means you can interpret data confidently before translating it into accessible commentary for readers worldwide. If you have additional language skills relevant to Asia-Pacific markets these will further enhance your ability to build relationships across borders.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification demonstrating academic rigour relevant to analytical or research-based roles.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to interact effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds both internally within teams and externally with clients or sources.
• A self-starter approach combined with effective problem-solving abilities that allow you to adapt quickly when faced with new challenges or tight deadlines.
• Proven research skills showing your ability to investigate topics thoroughly using multiple sources of information.
• Two to three years’ experience in market reporting, writing, analysis, relevant industry roles; however candidates with less experience but strong interest are also encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity or keen interest in chemicals, polymers or refining sectors as well as broader commodity markets is highly desirable for this position.
• Understanding of economic principles along with strong numeracy skills allowing you to interpret statistics accurately and use basic mathematical functions within Excel spreadsheets.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in commodities intelligence—trusted by customers spanning more than 150 countries for its commitment to transparency and efficiency in market reporting. The chemicals pricing team is renowned not only for its technical expertise but also for fostering an environment where every voice is valued regardless of background or experience level. Joining this team means becoming part of a network where knowledge flows freely—and where your contributions make a tangible impact on how global markets operate every day.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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