Marine Fuels, Sourcing

Cargill • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

This position is in our Ocean Transportation Group and will be involved in the end-to-end process of bunker procurement and delivery, working closely and overseeing both internal stakeholders and external suppliers across key global regions. The role will work for our joint venture Seascale Energy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (Diploma in Maritime Studies preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of bunker trading experience - including marine fuel procurement and commercial negotiation.
• Ability to maintain a global regional overview - providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment - able to make decisions quickly and confidently.
• Strong multitasking capability - manages multiple deals, stakeholders, and timelines simultaneously.
• Highly adaptable and challenge-driven - comfortable navigating change and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and Coordinate bunker supply for internal and external clients, supporting procurement, nomination, and delivery processes.
• Liaise with vessel operators, port authorities, agents, suppliers, and surveyors to ensure smooth and compliant bunker operations.
• Oversee the purchasing of marine fuels and follow-up on delivery execution for the region, including quality testing and surveyor arrangements.
• Train the team and ensure to maintain and build the highest level of communications across regions, teams, customers and main stakeholders.
• Oversee performance metrics for the region, consumption efficiency, and support the resolution of claims or disputes related to fuel supply.
• Lead and engage in market intelligence gathering and supplier performance tracking to support trading decisions and strategic sourcing.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system input in accordance with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Collaborate across internal teams including technical, operations, procurement, and finance to support integrated bunker planning.
• Other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level