Fuel Buyer (Sam's Club)

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

132d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Working at Sam's Club means a career without boundaries. There's always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you'll quickly find that we're a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam's Club is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why our company is a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. Join our team as a Fuel Buyer, a pivotal role responsible for fuel procurement supporting Walmart gas stations, Distribution Centers, and Sam's Club locations nationwide. You will be based in Bentonville, Arkansas. This role is integral to our community and business operations. You will report to the Director, Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the fuel industry - OPIS, ARGUS, PLATTS.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Negotiating Skills.
• Supervising Associates.
• Masters: Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop fuel supplier strategies expectations and performance metrics and new supplier relationships, monitors supplier performance and ensures supplier strategies align with corporate strategies to mitigate business and legal risk and to increase market share in the fuel business.
• Monitor fuel inventory levels in real-time, daily.
• Oversee fuel procurement strategies, set sourcing strategies, identify key suppliers and distributors, and recommend bid awards to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as the financial transactions and contractual agreements of the category.
• Conduct market analysis by reviewing trends, historical data, and market research.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees