Bunker Trader

ACHIEVE CAREER CONSULTANT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an established international trading and commodities business, seeks a Bunker Trader to join their Singapore team and develop their bunker trading business.

The role covers physical bunker activities across assigned customers and markets, sourcing competitive prices and negotiating terms with suppliers and customers. You will manage end-to-end trading from enquiry to delivery while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bunker trading experience.
• Good understanding of the bunker market and shipping industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Strong communication and numerical skills.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical bunker trading activities across assigned customers and markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with shipowners, operators, charterers, brokers and suppliers.
• Source competitive bunker prices and negotiate terms.
• Monitor prices, market movements and supply-demand developments.
• Identify opportunities to grow the network.
• Manage end-to-end trading from enquiry to delivery and settlement.
• Coordinate with operations, credit, finance and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor margins, credit exposure and counterparty risks.
• Maintain records of trades, pricing and activity.
• Stay informed on marine fuel and shipping market developments.

Skills

Bunker trading

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market analysis

Communication

Shipping industry knowledge

Education

Shipping/Maritime degree

Job description

Our client is an established international trading and commodities business with a growing presence in the marine fuel sector. They are looking for a Bunker Trader to join their Singapore team and contribute to the development of their bunker trading business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute physical bunker trading activities across assigned customers and markets
• Develop and maintain relationships with shipowners, operators, charterers, brokers and suppliers
• Source competitive bunker prices and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and customers
• Monitor bunker prices, market movements, freight dynamics and relevant supply-demand developments
• Identify and pursue new trading opportunities to grow the customer and supplier network
• Manage the end-to-end trading process, from enquiry and quotation through to delivery and settlement
• Coordinate closely with operations, credit, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution
• Monitor trading positions, margins, credit exposure and counterparty risks
• Maintain accurate records of trades, pricing and customer activity
• Stay abreast of developments in the marine fuel and shipping markets and assess their potential commercial impact

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in bunker trading, marine fuel trading, physical commodities trading, shipbroking or a related commercial shipping role
• Good understanding of the bunker / marine fuel market and shipping industry
• Strong commercial acumen with an interest in pricing, negotiation and market dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with good numerical ability
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and willing to take ownership of trading activities
• Diploma/degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies, Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline would be advantageous