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Title:  Bunker Desk Lead

Location: 

OSLO, NO

Job Closing Date:  28 Feb 26

Role Purpose

Step into a role where your expertise fuels global offshore operations—leading the strategy, supply, and innovation behind one of the most critical elements of our fleet: marine bunker management.

 

The Bunker Desk Lead is responsible for the planning, procurement, and coordination of marine fuels across the Seaway7/Subsea7 fleet. The role ensures safe, timely and cost-effective bunker supply that supports vessel operations and project execution.

 

The position manages the global bunker supplier base, oversees commercial and contractual activities, monitors market developments, and advances process improvements within the bunker management function.

What will you be doing?

Operational Planning & Coordination

  • Lead global bunker planning for the fleet, monitoring consumption and forecasting demand.
  • Align bunker scheduling with vessel mobilisation, transit, and offshore project timelines.
  • Coordinate bunker deliveries and act as the escalation point for operational challenges. 

 

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Source, qualify, and manage bunker suppliers in accordance with SCM policies and standards.
  • Execute bunker procurement using approved digital platforms and competitive RFQ processes.
  • Build and maintain a reliable, diverse, and compliant supplier network.
  • Develop long‑term relationships with suppliers, brokers, and surveyors. 

 

Commercial & Contractual

  • Prepare and negotiate bunker contracts, securing competitive commercial and risk positions.
  • Manage approvals for fuel grades and specifications.
  • Support fuel cost optimisation through relevant pricing tools
  • Lead post‑delivery claims, disputes, credit notes, and performance issues.
  • Provide accurate cost data and market intelligence to commercial and project teams.

 

Market & Technology Insights

  • Monitor global bunker markets, pricing trends, regulations, and fuel availability.
  • Stay informed on alternative fuels (biofuels, LNG, methanol) and emerging decarbonisation technologies.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to support fuel transition and emission‑reduction objectives.

 

Process & Governance

  • Support the development of the Bunker Desk into a strategic business function.
  • Improve P2P processes and embed lessons learned across regions.
  • Maintain KPIs, procedures, templates, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with the Business Code of Conduct, anti‑corruption rules, and environmental standards.

 

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, Projects, Engineering, Finance, and HSSEQ teams.
  • Coordinate technical reviews of fuel quality, specifications, and vessel consumption.
  • Serve as the organisation’s focal point for all bunker‑related matters.

What experience would we like you to have?

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, maritime, logistics, supply chain, or commercial field.
  • 10+ years relevant experience, including 5+ years in vessel operations, bunker procurement, or marine supply chain.
  • Extensive understanding of offshore operations, vessel management, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Seagoing or marine engineering background is valued

 

Technical & Commercial Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of marine fuels, quality standards, sampling, and environmental regulations (IMO, EU ETS, CII).
  • Demonstrated negotiation and commercial skills in complex, high‑value procurement.
  • Proficient with MS Office; SAP, Ariba, and bunker‑platform experience
  • Ability to analyse market data, assess risk, and recommend cost‑efficient strategies.

 

Behavioural Competencies

  • Self motivated organised, and able to maintain a strategic overview.
  • Initiative‑driven, solution‑oriented, and performs well in challenging situations.
  • Skilled communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Willingness to travel periodically for supplier visits, audits, seminars, exhibitions or operational support.

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What do we offer? 

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way. 

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

•  CAREER DEVELOPMENT– We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.

•  FLEXIBILITY - We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center. 

•  WELLBEING - Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.

• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging. 

Our passionate employees make it all happen.

The Next Steps

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•    Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role. 
•    We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team. 
•    Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission  


Once  you have  submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. To find out more about  Seaway7, please visit our website

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