Senior Manager – Global Bunker Procurement & Strategy

Singapore | Shipping & Marine Fuels | Retained Search

One of Southeast Asia's largest home-grown container carriers is looking for a senior marine fuels professional to take ownership of its global bunker procurement and supply strategy. This is a strategic, fleet-wide mandate — covering conventional fuels, LNG, and lubricants — for someone ready to move beyond day-to-day trading into a role shaping cost, supply security, and vendor strategy across a 100-vessel fleet operating in 90+ countries.

The Role

You will own the global procurement strategy for marine fuels and lubricants across the operated fleet, balancing cost optimisation against supply reliability and compliance. This is a senior, cross-functional mandate working closely with Operations, Fleet, Sustainability, and Finance — with direct visibility to senior management on market trends, risk, and procurement performance.

What You Will Do

Develop and drive global fuel and lubricant procurement strategy for the fleet, ensuring secure, compliant, 24/7 supply
Monitor global bunker and lubricant markets to inform strategic decisions
Identify alternative bunker ports to strengthen supply chain resilience
Manage term agreement volume allocation across vessels
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with fuel suppliers and service providers
Build and sustain long-term vendor and stakeholder relationships
Ensure compliance with IMO and regional environmental regulations
Report to senior leadership on procurement performance, risk, and market trends

What We Are Looking For

8+ years experience in marine fuels, bunkering, or related shipping/energy sectors
Strong commercial acumen with a track record in global fleet fuel procurement and vendor negotiation
Deep understanding of bunker markets, supply chain dynamics, and the decarbonisation/regulatory landscape
Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate market complexity into clear, data-driven recommendations for senior leadership

To Apply

Please send your CV to [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject line Senior Manager – Global Bunker Procurement & Strategy. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

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Senior Manager Global Bunker Procurement & Strategy