Fuel Purchasing Buyer
R+L Carriers•Wilmington, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
R+L Carriers is seeking a Senior Fuel Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule, typically from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The role involves monitoring fuel inventory, soliciting bids, preparing purchase orders, and negotiating contracts to secure fuel at the lowest possible price. The ideal candidate will have expertise in fuel procurement and contract negotiations, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with the fuel industry and relevant software. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor others in the department and stay current with industry trends.
Requirements
- Expert in purchasing and contract negotiations in the fuel industry
- Possess strong computational and analytical skills
- Familiarity with the fuel industry – distribution centers/racks, OPIS, ARGUS, pipelines, common terminology
- Ability to work collaboratively within the team
- Proficiency with Oracle procurement
- Familiarity with Oracle RFQ
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Professional interpersonal skills with an excellent ability to communicate with all levels of employees and management
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years in fuel procurement, preferably in logistics industry
Responsibilities
- Monitor fuel inventory levels daily, real-time
- Solicit bids, review requisitions, and prepare purchase orders for bulk fuel purchase, spot buying, and wet hosing
- Secure purchase of product and services at the lowest possible price
- Coordinate with suppliers and locations the delivery of product at the correct volume
- Coordinate load shifts based on local and global market to maximize cost-effective purchases
- Work with purchasing management to negotiate and renegotiate contracts with majors and suppliers
- Serve as subject matter expert and mentor in the department
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand
- Continue learning as related to fuel procurement, products, services, suppliers, global factors, and environmental factors
- Monitor contract compliance and recommend improvements to department management
- Prepare and produce reporting for department management as related to RFQ pricing, actual costs, market lows and averages
- Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
