Base Oil Trader

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase Group I Group II and Group III base oils from local and international suppliers.
• Identify develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers across Qatar the GCC the Middle East Africa and Asia.
• Monitor global base oil prices supply and demand trends refinery operations and market developments.
• Negotiate pricing payment terms quantities delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and submit quotations sales offers and commercial proposals to customers.
• Manage the complete trading cycle from inquiry and quotation to procurement shipment delivery invoicing and payment collection.
• Coordinate with suppliers customers shipping agents freight forwarders customs authorities and internal logistics teams.
• Handle import/export documentation including Letters of Credit (LCs) commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin bills of lading Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Monitor shipment schedules vessel movements and delivery timelines to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensure that base oil grades specifications and quality meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases sales inventory receivables and outstanding orders.
• Analyze trading margins costs and transaction profitability.
• Develop long-term supply agreements and identify spot trading opportunities.
• Conduct market research and provide regular updates on pricing market trends and business opportunities to management.
• Resolve customer complaints quality concerns shipment delays and commercial disputes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies contractual obligations and applicable international trade regulations.
• Achieve assigned sales volume revenue and gross profit targets.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 37 years of relevant experience in base oil lubricants petroleum products petrochemicals or commodity trading.
• Strong knowledge of Group I Group II and Group III base oil grades specifications and applications.
• Experience in sourcing procurement sales trading and commercial negotiations.
• Established supplier and customer networks in the GCC or international markets will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of international shipping logistics import/export procedures and trade documentation.
• Strong business development negotiation analytical and market research skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel and commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a target-driven environment.

Education

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Commerce or a related field is preferred.