Onsite Fuel Procurement and Technical Purchasing Manager

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About the role

  • Lead procurement and technical purchasing of marine fuels and lubricants for Azamara Cruises' global operations. Develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance across key regions.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Develop and implement fuel procurement strategies across key bunker regions; manage supplier portfolio and performance.
  • Negotiate multi-year agreements and tactical terms.
  • 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 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 to resolve delivery issues and optimize supply plans.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development budget

Job title

Fuel Procurement and Technical Purchasing Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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