Bunker Manager

About the role

The Bunker Manager owns end-to-end marine fuel procurement for bp's fleet, delivering competitive, reliable and compliant supply. The role covers spot purchases and term agreements, uses market intelligence and demand/exposure analysis to optimise commercial outcomes, and works with vessels, operations, technical teams, charterers, suppliers and traders. It sits in the Supply, Trading & Shipping group.

Key responsibilities

• Implement competitive spot and prompt bunker purchases and manage term supply solutions, evaluating pricing structures, index linkages, premiums and commercial options.
• Analyse bunker indices, forward curves, premiums and supply dynamics, and explain cost drivers and basis risk to internal collaborators.
• Assess term contract performance against spot benchmarks and work with charterers, vessel operators and masters to optimise bunker intake and forward voyage planning.
• Reconcile purchase orders, delivery documents and invoices, resolve discrepancies and submit verified invoices for payment.
• Develop procurement strategies, including structured products, and provide forward demand data and exposure analysis.
• Monitor KPIs, evaluate supplier performance and give structured feedback on suppliers and market conditions.
• Manage quality and quantity claims end-to-end, negotiate settlements and advise charterers on bunker clauses in charterparties.
• Contribute to process improvement, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives, and represent bp in industry bodies when required.

Required profile

• 5 years of proven experience in marine fuel (bunker) procurement, including spot and prompt purchases across multiple ports or regions.
• Proven experience structuring, negotiating and managing term bunker contracts, including index-linked pricing and premiums.
• Demonstrated experience with bunker price indices such as Platts MOPS and Bunker Wire, and with vessel operators, masters and fleet teams.
• Track record managing supplier performance, KPIs and bunker quality/quantity disputes.
• Hybrid office/remote working; up to 10% travel expected; no relocation assistance.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of global bunker markets, fuel pricing mechanisms and ISO 8217 specifications.
• Desirable: experience with structured products, LNG bunker agreements, charterparty bunker clauses, digital procurement tools and data analytics platforms.

What we offer

• A culture that values diverse teams, achievement and environmental stewardship.
• Social communities and networks, learning and development opportunities.
• Life and health insurance and a medical care package.