Ship Procurement and Chartering Manager

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Ship Procurement and Chartering Manager to lead the strategic procurement of vessels and chartering operations, with a focus on optimising shipping costs and enhancing logistics performance. This position requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of maritime logistics and market dynamics. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating and finalising charter party agreements, building and maintaining relationships with brokers, shipowners, and shipyards, and ensuring the timely execution of strategic shipping initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, global shipping environment. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and will be based in our Singapore office, providing the successful candidate with a dynamic platform to contribute to long-term fleet and logistics goals while collaborating across business units to align procurement strategies with broader organisational priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Negotiate and finalise charter party agreements

Build and maintain relationships with brokers, shipowners, and shipyards

Ensure timely delivery of strategic shipping strategy

Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies aligned with fleet and logistics goals

Conduct market intelligence, cost analysis, and competitors' benchmarking

Build and maintain strategic relationships with shipyards, brokers, and marine service provider

Collaborate with different functions & business units to align procurement with business priorities

Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience working in shipping/chartering

Strong numerical/analytical background is a plus

Ability to work independently for extended periods leveraging industry experience and leadership capabilities

Driven individual that can identify value and develop commercial constructs to enable value capture

Global network of industry contacts and someone that is not afraid to develop new relationships proactively

Global and international mindset and ability to work effectively with different cultures

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring

Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)

Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave

Values led culture

Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity

Community volunteering opportunities

A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 29th Aug 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.