ASPIRE: The Aster Graduate Programme - Supply Chain

About Aster

Aster is a leading provider of energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions in Southeast Asia, supplying products and services to various manufacturing industries in both domestic and international markets. It is a Chandra Asri-led joint venture with Glencore. Since Chandra Asri Group’s establishment in 1992, the Group has grown from strength to strength to build its reputation as a reliable growth partner, with strategically well positioned assets in Indonesia and Singapore. The Group’s total asset base includes a refinery with a capacity of more than 300,000 barrels per day with ongoing asset rejuvenation, alongside a 1.1 million metric ton naphtha cracker on Bukom Island, 2.5 million metric tons of downstream chemical assets on Jurong Island, and a 0.9 million metric ton naphtha cracker in Cilegon. The company's business is supported by core infrastructure assets, including energy, electricity, water, jetty, and tank farm facilities. For more information, visit www.aster.com.sg.

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About the Role

Curious about how businesses choose suppliers, negotiate agreements and turn market insights into practical decisions? Join Aster as a Graduate in the Supply Chain team and build a foundation for a career in procurement and commercial management.

The Aster Graduate Programme, ASPIRE, is a three-year programme that combines practical, hands-on experience, structured learning and mentorship opportunities. You will work alongside experienced Supply Chain professionals and colleagues across the business to understand how sourcing, contracts and supplier relationships support a complex and evolving energy and chemicals business.

Job Responsibilities

You will gain exposure to different areas of Supply Chain, which may include:

• Sourcing and Category Strategy: Help research supply markets, understand business needs and compare options for what we buy, how we buy it and which suppliers we work with.
• Tendering and Negotiation: Support tender preparation, analyse supplier proposals and learn how commercial negotiations balance cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Market Intelligence: Explore supplier capabilities, pricing trends and market developments, turning your findings into insights that support sourcing decisions.
• Contract and Supplier Management: Learn how contracts are structured and managed, help track supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service and cost efficiency.
• Responsible Procurement: Develop an understanding of procurement governance, ethical sourcing and Health, Safety, Security and Environment requirements, and apply these in your work.
• Data and Process Improvement: Use spend, contract and supplier data to identify trends, improve procurement processes and support better business decisions.
• Business Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders and gain exposure to collaboration across the Chandra Asri group’s Supply Chain organisation, sharing ideas and learning from different teams.
• Projects and Business Development: Support Supply Chain-led initiatives and, where opportunities arise, contribute research, analysis and project coordination for mergers and acquisitions and other business projects.

You will have opportunities to contribute ideas and take ownership of defined tasks and projects, with guidance as you build your confidence and capabilities.

Job Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are curious about how businesses work and keen to build a career in Supply Chain. You do not need to arrive as a procurement expert — bring your questions, ideas and willingness to learn. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in using data to understand options and make sound recommendations.
• Curiosity about markets, suppliers and the commercial decisions that shape business performance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and suppliers.
• Initiative, learning agility and a willingness to take on new challenges and act on feedback.
• Integrity, attention to detail and a commitment to working safely and ethically.
• The ability to organize your work, manage competing priorities and adapt in a changing environment.

Eligibility

• You should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience if you have recently graduated.
• A recognised university degree in any discipline. We welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds who are interested in Supply Chain and commercial work.
• Prior internship or work experience is useful but not essential.
• You must have graduated before your first day at Aster.

What we Offer

Build your career by working on real business needs alongside experienced professionals. Through hands-on assignments, structured learning and mentorship opportunities, you will develop commercial judgement, analytical skills and confidence in working with stakeholders and suppliers.

You will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, career development opportunities and the chance to build a strong foundation for a career in Supply Chain within the energy and chemicals industry.

Aster is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. All applications will be considered based on the requirements of the role, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Location

The role will be based in Singapore, with work locations at mTower, Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island, depending on business needs.