Senior Sales Operations Officer (LNG Contracts) | LNG Marketing | Doha | Energy Sector

Ably Resources is supporting a globally recognised, state-backed energy organisation in Doha with the appointment of a Senior Sales Operations Officer to join its LNG Sales Contracts function.

This is a commercially critical contract administration and compliance role positioned within a high-volume LNG marketing environment. The successful candidate will support the implementation and governance of long-term and short-term LNG Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), ensuring contractual compliance, accurate cargo documentation, and full economic value realisation.

This is not a trading role. It is a senior LNG contracts and sales operations position within a complex, globally active energy platform.

The remit includes:
• Supporting the implementation and compliance monitoring of LNG SPAs
• Maintaining annual contractual tracking calendars and notice schedules
• Preparing and issuing routine contractual notices for buyer compliance
• Preparing, verifying and issuing LNG cargo documentation and invoices in line with SPA and Confirmation Notice requirements
• Generating and validating SPA quantity reconciliations, pricing calculations, laytime calculations and invoice verifications
• Coordinating with Operations, Finance and Buyers to resolve cargo loading, discharge and payment issues to ensure full value capture
• Supporting buyer meetings and documentation, maintaining a high standard of commercial engagement
• Contributing to governance controls, compliance reviews and KPI reporting
The environment is fast-paced and commercially sensitive. The organisation markets LNG cargoes into all major global markets under varied and complex contractual structures, with high volumes and strict delivery timelines . Accuracy, commercial awareness and resilience under pressure are essential.

Candidate profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Economics or Business Administration
• 8+ years’ industry experience, including exposure to hydrocarbon sales contracts administration and marine export operations
• Strong understanding of LNG industry fundamentals
• Experience administering SPAs and supporting cargo execution
• Solid analytical capability and spreadsheet modelling skills
• Familiarity with SAP purchasing modules and strong MS Office capability
• Excellent written and verbal English communication

This position sits within a high-value, global LNG portfolio operating across multiple time zones, where precision and governance are critical to protecting commercial and reputational value .

The role is based in Doha and requires relocation. A highly competitive, tax-efficient package and comprehensive benefits structure are offered.

If your background aligns and you are open to exploring an international opportunity within a world-class LNG marketing organisation, please send your CV in confidence to:

thomas.donlon@ablyresources.com