Senior Energy Trader – Petroleum & Polymers

Sunara Energy Fze; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on performance/commission

Flexible on-site/remote/hybrid policy

UAE visa for on-site candidates

Job summary

Sunara Energy FZE is seeking an experienced Trader to source, buy and sell petroleum, petrochemicals and polymers. You will own deals end to end, from finding counterparties and negotiating prices to closing contracts and coordinating execution with operations, logistics and finance.

The role requires 5–10+ years of physical trading experience and a strong network in the region, with knowledge of Incoterms and trade finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Petroleum/Chemical or related field.
• 5–10+ years of physical trading experience in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas or polymers.
• Established network of buyers, refineries, producers and traders in the region.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, product specifications and pricing benchmarks.
• Working knowledge of LCs, UCP 600 and trade documentation.
• Strong negotiation, commercial and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage buyer and supplier networks for petroleum products, petrochemicals and polymers.
• Originate, negotiate and close physical sale and purchase deals (spot and term).
• Negotiate contract terms including Incoterms, quality/quantity specs, inspection and payment terms.
• Coordinate with operations on shipping, vessel nomination, storage and documentation.
• Work with finance/trade finance on LCs, credit limits and payment security.
• Monitor market trends, freight, supply/demand and competitor activity; share updates.
• Ensure all counterparties pass KYC and sanctions screening before dealing.
• Maintain the deal pipeline, position reports and P&L per trade.
• Travel to meet clients and suppliers as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

MS Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Petroleum/Chemical

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sunara Energy FZE is seeking an experienced Trader to source, buy and sell petroleum, petrochemicals and polymers. You will own deals end to end, from finding counterparties and negotiating prices to closing contracts and coordinating execution with operations, logistics and finance.

The role requires 5–10+ years of physical trading experience and a strong network in the region, with knowledge of Incoterms and trade finance.