Head of Bunker & Marine Fuel Strategy

Wirehire

Jakarta Pusat

Sur place

IDR 1 000 000 000 - 2 500 000 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Wirehire seeks an experienced Head of Bunker to lead procurement, planning, supply, and cost-control across shipping and mining operations. Strong knowledge of marine fuel procurement, bunker trading, vessel operations, fuel quality, supplier management, and commercial negotiations is essential, with experience supporting tug & barge, bulk carrier, and mining-related shipping operations.

This role emphasizes reliable fuel availability, competitive bunker costs, strong supplier relationships, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Maritime, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance
8–10 years of relevant experience in bunker procurement, marine fuel, shipping operations, or related industries
3–5 years in a managerial or leadership position
Strong understanding of marine fuel procurement and bunker operations
Proven experience negotiating bunker prices and commercial agreements
Strong network with bunker suppliers, traders, physical providers, and maritime service companies
Experience supporting tug & barge, bulk carrier, coal transportation, or mining-related shipping operations is highly preferred
Strong understanding of vessel fuel consumption, voyage requirements, and marine fuel specifications
Strong analytical, negotiation, commercial, and financial skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
Good command of English and Bahasa Indonesia
Willing to travel to vessels, ports, terminals, and operational sites when required

Responsabilités

Develop and execute the company's bunker procurement strategy for the fleet and related operations
Monitor bunker requirements based on vessel schedules, voyage plans, fleet deployment, and operational forecasts
Negotiate bunker prices, payment terms, credit facilities, and commercial conditions with suppliers
Develop competitive sourcing strategies to optimize bunker purchasing costs
Monitor global and regional bunker price movements and identify favorable purchasing opportunities
Establish and maintain relationships with reputable bunker suppliers, traders, and physical providers
Coordinate closely with Operations, Commercial, Technical, and Finance teams to forecast and manage vessel fuel requirements
Develop bunker plans based on vessel routes, estimated consumption, port availability, and voyage schedules
Ensure timely bunker delivery to avoid vessel delays or operational disruption
Review vessel fuel consumption against budget, voyage estimates, and historical performance
Identify abnormal consumption patterns and coordinate with relevant departments for investigation
Optimize bunker purchasing locations based on price, availability, vessel schedule, and operational requirements
Support bunker requirements for tug & barge, bulk carrier, offshore, and other vessels
Understand fuel requirements associated with coal transportation, barging, transshipment, and mine-to-port logistics
Coordinate bunker planning with mining production schedules and vessel deployment
Ensure adequate fuel availability for vessels operating in remote mining and marine locations
Develop contingency plans for potential fuel supply disruptions, weather conditions, port restrictions, and unexpected changes in vessel schedules
Monitor total bunker expenditure and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency
Establish and monitor bunker budgets and forecasts
Compare actual fuel consumption against planned consumption and investigate significant variances
Develop regular reports covering bunker price trends, purchasing performance, fuel consumption, and cost savings
Work with Finance to ensure accurate invoice verification, reconciliation, and payment processes
Build and maintain a reliable network of bunker suppliers, traders, physical providers, and fuel service companies
Conduct supplier evaluation based on price competitiveness, quality, reliability, credit terms, and service performance
Negotiate commercial agreements and framework arrangements with strategic suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, quantity, documentation, and invoicing
Maintain appropriate supplier diversification to reduce dependency and supply-chain risk
Ensure bunker deliveries comply with applicable quality specifications and contractual requirements
Coordinate bunker sampling, testing, documentation, and quality verification where required
Review bunker delivery notes, quantity measurements, and supporting documentation
Investigate discrepancies between ordered, delivered, and consumed quantities
Coordinate with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, surveyors, suppliers, and relevant third parties regarding bunker quantity or quality disputes
Support the investigation and resolution of off-specification fuel and bunker-related claims
Establish appropriate controls to minimize bunker procurement, pricing, quality, quantity, and supply risks
Ensure bunker purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable maritime regulations
Monitor potential risks associated with supplier credit, fuel quality, delivery locations, and market volatility
Establish contingency plans for critical fuel supply requirements
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for bunker procurement transactions
Lead and develop the bunker/procurement team
Establish clear processes, responsibilities, approval mechanisms, and performance standards
Develop team capabilities in bunker procurement, market analysis, negotiation, and fuel cost management
Coordinate effectively with Operations, Commercial, Technical, Crewing, Finance, and senior management
Ensure timely communication of bunker requirements, market developments, risks, and purchasing decisions