Job Description

We are seeking a professional to lead and manage a defined geographic purchasing region, responsible for a significant portion of our annual fuel procurement. This role involves negotiating and executing high-value contracts, working closely with international energy companies, and ensuring efficient fuel supply. You will contribute to our commercial and operational goals, supporting the transition to sustainable fuels.

• Manage fuel procurement for a defined region, covering ~5 million tons and ~$6B annually.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and daily spot deals to ensure cost efficiency.
• Monitor fuel markets and economic indicators to support informed procurement decisions.
• Ensure timely and reliable fuel supply aligned with commercial and operational targets.
• Collaborate with external energy companies and internal teams (e.g.fleet, operations).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Support the company’s transition to sustainable fuels and environmental objectives.
• Track industry trends and provide regular insights, reports, and performance updates.
  

• Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally in energy, shipping, or commodities.
• Strong interest and understanding of energy markets, shipping, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and data.
• Proactive, independent, and resilient, with a solution-oriented approach to decision-making.
• Willingness to take on early responsibility and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages and international travel experience are a plus.
• Degree in Business, Economics, or related field, with a passion for sustainability.

With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.