Downstream Offtake Analyst – Middle East | Global Operator | Refining & Sales
We are working with a major energy operator in the Middle East that is seeking a Downstream Offtake Analyst to join its commercial and optimisation team. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in the strategic execution of refined product offtake agreements and logistics for domestic joint ventures within a global portfolio.
This position will act as a key liaison between joint venture refineries and the corporate trading, planning, and legal teams to ensure smooth and commercially sound offtake operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure full compliance with refined product offtake and feedstock agreements across domestic joint ventures
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Represent the operator in JV commercial meetings and act as the focal point for all offtake communications
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Coordinate with trading, legal, supply planning, and fuels business management to protect commercial rights
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Monitor refinery production plans, lifting programmes, allocations, and inventories
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Support pricing discussions and provide operational and logistical insight for domestic supply
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Interface with coordination and scheduling teams to ensure effective execution of demand fulfilment plans
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Propose operational and commercial improvements to enhance logistics and performance across JVs
Candidate Profile:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Commerce or a related field; a Master’s in Business, Finance or Economics is preferred
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5–10 years of experience in the downstream oil & gas sector, including offtake, trading, contracts, or corporate planning
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Strong understanding of refinery sales and operations, and experience managing offtake or supply agreements
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Demonstrated ability to engage in commercial discussions and resolve complex logistics or contractual challenges
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Experience working within joint venture frameworks is a significant advantage
This role offers the opportunity to work at the commercial interface of a leading global operator, contributing directly to value creation through improved downstream offtake performance.