Global Base Oil Trader — Sourcing & Trading Leader

Swan Global Holdings Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global Holdings Group in Doha seeks an experienced base oils trading professional. You will source Group I-III oils from local and international suppliers and manage the full trading cycle, including quotations, procurement, shipment, invoicing, and payment collection.

You will develop supplier and customer relationships across Qatar, the GCC, MEA, and Asia, monitor market trends, and ensure quality and compliance with trade regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in base oil, lubricants, petroleum products, petrochemicals, or commodity trading.
• Strong knowledge of Group I, Group II, and Group III base oil grades, specifications, and applications.
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, sales, trading, and commercial negotiations.
• Established supplier and customer networks in the GCC or international markets will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of international shipping, logistics, import/export procedures, and trade documentation.
• Strong business development, negotiation, analytical, and market research skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase Group I, Group II, and Group III base oils from local and international suppliers.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers across Qatar, the GCC, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
• Monitor global base oil prices, supply and demand trends, refinery operations, and market developments.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, quantities, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and submit quotations, sales offers, and commercial proposals to customers.
• Manage the complete trading cycle, from inquiry and quotation to procurement, shipment, delivery, invoicing, and payment collection.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, shipping agents, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal logistics teams.
• Handle import/export documentation, including Letters of Credit (LCs), commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Monitor shipment schedules, vessel movements, and delivery timelines to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensure that base oil grades, specifications, and quality meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, sales, inventory, receivables, and outstanding orders.
• Analyze trading margins, costs, and transaction profitability.
• Develop long-term supply agreements and identify spot trading opportunities.
• Conduct market research and provide regular updates on pricing, market trends, and business opportunities to management.
• Resolve customer complaints, quality concerns, shipment delays, and commercial disputes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable international trade regulations.
• Achieve assigned sales volume, revenue, and gross profit targets.

Skills

Base oil knowledge

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation

Market research

Shipping & logistics

Customer relationship management

MS Office Excel

Multi-transaction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Swan Global Holdings Group in Doha seeks an experienced base oils trading professional. You will source Group I-III oils from local and international suppliers and manage the full trading cycle, including quotations, procurement, shipment, invoicing, and payment collection.

You will develop supplier and customer relationships across Qatar, the GCC, MEA, and Asia, monitor market trends, and ensure quality and compliance with trade regulations.