Senior Manager Global Bunker Procurement & Strategy

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 [Confidential Information] with the subject line Senior Manager – Global Bunker Procurement & Strategy. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

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