Bunker Trader

Energy Transfer; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking a Bunker Trader in Newtown Square, PA to lead spot and contract bunker trading, optimize margins, and negotiate with customers. The role collaborates with Commercial, Operations, Credit, and Finance teams to drive revenue growth.

The candidate should bring 2+ years in bunker trading, strong Excel skills, and deep knowledge of marine fuel markets and pricing structures. Travel is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering, maritime or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in bunker trading or marine fuels.
• Strong knowledge of marine fuel markets, pricing, and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary commercial interface for spot and contract bunker trading activity.
• Own P&L generation through margin optimization, pricing strategy, and deal execution.
• Manage daily market pricing, quoting, and commercial negotiations with customers.
• Maintain strong counterparty relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, port conditions, and pricing dynamics to inform trading decisions.
• Monitor and manage trade exposures including credit limits, prepayments, and margin risk.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Credit, and Finance teams for seamless execution and issue resolution.
• Deliver revenue and margin growth aligned with commercial strategy.
• Expand customer wallet share and improve retention across assigned accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Maritime or related discipline

Tools

MarineTraffic

SeaSearcher

Job description

Job Description - Bunker Trader (2610003854)

Job Description

Bunker Trader - ( 2610003854 )

Summary

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a primary commercial interface for spot and contract bunker trading activity
• Own P&L generation through margin optimization, pricing strategy, and deal execution
• Manage daily market pricing, quoting, and commercial negotiations with customers
• Maintain strong counterparty relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze market trends, port conditions, and pricing dynamics to inform trading decisions
• Monitor and manage trade exposures including credit limits, prepayments, and margin risk
• Partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Credit, and Finance teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and issue resolution
• Deliver revenue and margin growth aligned with commercial strategy
• Expand customer wallet share and improve retention across assigned account

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Maritime or related discipline
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in bunker trading or marine fuels commercial sector
• Strong understanding of marine fuel markets, supply chains, and pricing structures
• Experience working with market index pricing and floating-to-fixed price mechanisms
• Familiarity with marine fuel specifications
• Working knowledge of port operations and logistical constraints
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
• Experience using maritime intelligence tools such as MarineTraffic and SeaSearcher
• Commercially driven with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, real-time trading environment
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Highly analytical with attention to detail
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach to opportunity identification and execution

Working Conditions

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to travel 50 - 75% of the time with overnight stays required.
• Complete all travel and expense related reports.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-NEWTOWN SQUARE

Other Locations

United States-Florida-MIAMI

Work Locations

Newtown Square PA (100000356) 3805 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073

Job

Trading

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

No

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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