Bunker Trader

Our client is an established marine-fuels trading organisation seeking a commercially focused Bunker Trader to join its Singapore office. The successful candidate will manage marine-fuel enquiries, develop customer and supplier relationships, negotiate transactions and contribute to the profitable growth of the company’s regional trading activities.

Responsibilities

• Market and trade marine fuels, lubricants, and related products to shipowners, operators, managers, and charterers to expand business reach
• Respond to customer enquiries by providing competitive quotations based on product availability, specifications, credit exposure, and prevailing market conditions
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery conditions, and other commercial terms with customers and suppliers to secure profitable deals
• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing clients and supply partners
• Monitor marine-fuel prices, crude and product markets, port developments, and regulatory changes to inform trading decisions
• Coordinate with suppliers, agents, operations, and credit teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries of marine fuels
• Manage transactions from quotation and confirmation through delivery, invoicing, and payment to ensure smooth order fulfillment
• Resolve operational and commercial issues promptly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Manage counterparty exposure by adhering to approved credit limits to mitigate financial risk
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, transactions, margins, and customer activity for reporting and analysis
• Achieve agreed revenue, margin, and business-development targets to contribute to company growth
• Conduct business in compliance with applicable sanctions, anti-bribery, compliance, and ethical requirements to uphold corporate integrity

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in bunker trading or marine fuels
• Understanding of marine-fuel products, pricing, specifications, and delivery procedures
• Knowledge of the Singapore and regional bunker markets
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-management skills demonstrated through successful deal closures and client retention
• Good numerical ability and attention to detail applied in pricing and transaction management
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
• Exposure to a major international marine-fuel trading hub
• Opportunities to develop a regional and international client portfolio
• Professional development and career-progression opportunities