Senior Demurrage Negotiator – Maritime Department

Context & Environment

Desired Starting date: Q3/Q4 2026

About the Role

Are you looking for a dynamic opportunity to gain in-depth experience in international oil & gas markets and contribute to a key function within TotalEnergies? As part of One Shipping, the Maritime Department of the Trading & Shipping Branch is looking for a motivated Demurrage Negotiator to join its global team.

You will be at the heart of commercial and maritime operations, managing time-related financial matters arising from global trading and shipping activities across TS, EP, RC, and MS. Demurrage refers to the time allowed for loading or discharging a vessel—exceeding this time results in financial adjustments, making this role critical to the company’s value chain and profitability.

Why Join Us?

• TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is one of the most active players in the global oil markets.

• You will be working in a fast-moving, international, and innovative environment.
• You will contribute to sustainable shipping solutions, including LNG-powered vessels.
• You will be part of One Shipping, where autonomy, agility, innovation, and responsibility are core values.
• You will play a key role in the setup and growth of our new office in Greece, offering a unique opportunity to help shape ways of working and contribute to an exciting entrepreneurial journey. Based in our offices at Piraeus Port, you will be at the heart of one of the world's most strategic maritime hubs.

Activities

Context and Environment :

Within the Trading & Shipping branch of TotalEnergies, the Maritime Department plays a central role in managing commercial and maritime operations on an international scale. Activities take place in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment at the heart of the global oil and gas markets.

Demurrage management is strategic for the company’s profitability, aiming to optimize financial outcomes and limit contractual risks inherent to trading and shipping activities. The position focuses on handling financial matters related to vessel laytime during loading and discharging operations.

• Optimize & Protect: Analyze operational and contractual documentation to maximize financial performance and minimize risk, working closely with the Front Office. 
• Negotiate & Influence: Engage directly with internal and external stakeholders, including occasional reconciliation missions abroad. 
• Drive Strategy: Monitor quarterly reporting and help shape commercial strategies alongside traders. 
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with operations, traders, middle office, and legal experts to ensure seamless execution. 
• Manage Risk: Review long-term contracts to identify and mitigate potential contractual risks.

Your working environment

• Products: Crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals, LPG, and dry cargo. 
• Fleet: From barges to VLCCs. 
• Counterparties: Oil majors, trading companies, national oil companies, brokers, and shipowners. 
• Team Spirit: Agile teams in an open-space setting that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Candidate Profile

• You have a background in maritime transport, logistics, oil trading, or maritime law.
• 3-5 years of successful experience in a related field,
• You have a strong command of English (spoken and written). French is a plus.
• You show excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

• You are considered as team-oriented, curious, proactive, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• A background in Law, combined with prior experience in a Demurrage function, would be considered a strong asset.
• Experience gained both within a trading and shipping environment and with a shipowner would be highly valued, providing a well-rounded understanding of demurrage matters across the maritime value chain.

Additional Information

Domain: Sales

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Employer company: TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA