Senior Manager, LNG Origination

About Sembcorp
Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Gas & Related Services

Drive Asia's energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia's growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Purpose and Scope

The incumbent will lead the development of long-term LNG demand opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, structuring and executing LNG offtake agreements with utilities, industrials, and emerging players. This role requires a deep understanding of global LNG markets, advance commercial structuring expertise, connections with existing buyers, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with LNG customers.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

LNG origination and Business Development.

• Identify, pursue, and secure mid to long-term LNG offtake agreements with prospective Asian and/or European buyers
• Cultivate long-term relationships with large utilities, industrials, and distribution companies, government stakeholders, to position the company as a reliable LNG partner

Deal Structuring & Negotiation

• Lead negotiations of mid to long term LNG supply agreements, focusing on downstream LNG consumption
• Explore and develop contract structures to meet evolving customer needs, including designing commercial framework that balances flexibility, price competitiveness and risk management

Market & Customer Insights

• Monitor LNG demand trends across Asia, Europe and emerging markets to identify new offtake opportunities
• Assess insights into competitor offerings, policy developments and customer procurement strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with legal, finance, risk and commercial operations teams to ensure robust agreements
• Work closely with LNG supply team to structure suitable terms
• Provide input to internal strategy teams on LNG market evolution and demand side dynamics
• Support investment committees and management, and board level discussions with detailed market insights and commercial recommendations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in LNG origination.
• Good knowledge of LNG market, LNG liquefaction, shipping and receiving terminal operations a plus.
• Demonstrated success in securing long-term LNG agreements

Skills, Competences and Preferred Characteristics

• Proven ability to manage complex negotiations with senior counterparties, and strong grasp of LNG pricing structures, contract mechanisms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
• Established network among LNG buyers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build effective business relationships with business partners
• Self-starter and result-oriented with drive

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!