Bunker Trader

Energy Transfer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP, based in Newtown Square, PA, is seeking a Bunker Trader to own the full trade lifecycle from engagement to execution. You will drive profitability in bunker trading, manage quotes, and negotiate with customers while aligning with commercial strategy.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 2+ years of bunker or marine fuels experience, with strong Excel and market-spot pricing knowledge. A fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Fast-paced trading

Education

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

Tools

MarineTraffic

SeaSearcher

Job description

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.

Summary:

The Bunker Trader is a front-line commercial trading role responsible for driving profitability and expanding Sunoco LP’s bunker business. This position owns the full trade lifecycle, from customer engagement through execution, while contributing to commercial strategy and supporting growth initiatives across the business.

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, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• 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

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, United States

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, United States

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, United States

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation forany part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247.This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.