Fuel Procurement & Purchase Manager at SP Vessel Buyer LLC

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fuel Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Sustainability Initiatives, Market Analytics, Supplier Coordination, Financial Modeling, Documentation Skills, ERP Systems, Bunker Operations Tools, Energy Trading, Marine Fuels Purchasing, Compliance, Alternative Fuels, KPI Tracking, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Description Summary Lead and execute both strategic and operational aspects of marine fuel and lubricants procurement for a global cruise fleet. Develop supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and ensure timely, compliant fuel delivery at optimal cost. Integrate sustainability initiatives and alternative fuels, while maintaining high standards of operational execution and documentation. Core Responsibilities Develop and implement fuel procurement strategies across key bunker regions; manage supplier portfolio and performance. Negotiate multi-year agreements (premiums, indices, delivery terms, sustainability clauses) and tactical terms (uplift windows, barge fees). Execute daily fuel purchases, convert demand plans into POs, and schedule barge deliveries. Monitor global fuel markets and recommend timing/volume adjustments. Ensure compliance with IMO 2020/emissions rules, SOPs, and documentation standards. Integrate alternative fuels (LNG, biofuels, methanol) into procurement plans and align with emissions targets. Track and report KPIs: cost savings, supplier OTD/spec quality, deviation rates, and sustainability milestones. Liaise with cross-functional teams (Marine Ops, Energy Management, Vessel Ops, Scheduling, AP, Legal) to resolve delivery issues and optimize supply plans. Maintain accurate order files, BDNs, compliance documentation, and support QBRs and corrective actions. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred. 7–10+ years in fuel procurement, energy trading, or marine fuels purchasing; cruise/marine industry experience highly desirable. Strong negotiation, financial modeling, market analytics, supplier coordination, and documentation skills. Experience with ERP/PO systems, market data, BI dashboards, and bunker ops tools. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Savings vs. benchmark indices; forecast accuracy. On-time bunker delivery (=99.9%); spec compliance; deviation/expedite rate. PO & invoice accuracy; supplier performance; sustainability milestones.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute strategic and operational aspects of marine fuel and lubricants procurement for a global cruise fleet. Develop supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and ensure timely, compliant fuel delivery at optimal cost.