Petroleum Products Trader

Sundus; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Petroleum Products Trader to join our team. The role focuses on physical trading with deep knowledge of UAE and GCC markets, especially Fujairah and Hamriyah, and requires an established network of buyers, suppliers, and counterparties.

The successful candidate will originate new trading opportunities, negotiate profitable transactions, and grow a robust physical trading portfolio across regional markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in physical petroleum products trading with UAE/GCC focus.
• Deep knowledge of Fujairah and Hamriyah storage terminals and import/export procedures.
• Well-connected network of buyers, suppliers, traders and counterparties across UAE, GCC, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa.
• Ability to source and originate trading opportunities and expand customer portfolios.
• Hands-on experience in Tank-to-Tank, Ex-Tank, FOB, CFR and local distribution.
• Strong understanding of product specs, logistics, storage costs, pricing, arbitrage.
• Proven track record in negotiations, deal execution and portfolio profitability.
• Excellent written and spoken English and professional business communication.
• Able to provide verifiable references from previous employers.

Skills

Petroleum trading

Physical trading

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market knowledge UAE/GCC

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Petroleum Products Trader to join our client's team based in Sharjah.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in physical petroleum products trading, with strong knowledge of the UAE and GCC markets, particularly Fujairah and Hamriyah.

The role requires an established network of active buyers, suppliers, traders and international counterparties, together with the ability to originate new business, negotiate commercial transactions and develop a profitable trading portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in physical petroleum products trading, with a strong focus on the UAE and GCC markets.
• In-depth knowledge of petroleum trading activities in Fujairah and Hamriyah, including storage facilities, terminal operations and import/export procedures.
• Well-established network of active buyers, suppliers, traders and commercial counterparties across the UAE, GCC, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa.
• Proven ability to independently source and originate trading opportunities, develop new business relationships and expand existing customer portfolios.
• Hands-on experience in executing physical trading transactions through Tank-to-Tank, Ex-Tank, FOB, CFR and local distribution arrangements.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of petroleum product specifications, supply chain logistics, storage costs, pricing dynamics and arbitrage opportunities.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, transaction execution, relationship management and building a profitable physical petroleum trading portfolio.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, with strong communication, negotiation and professional business correspondence skills.
• Ability to provide verifiable professional references from previous employers to validate trading experience, commercial achievements and overall professional performance.