Fuel Purchasing Buyer
R+L Carriers•Wilmington, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
R+L Carriers is seeking a Senior Fuel Buyer to join our team. This full-time position involves monitoring fuel inventory, soliciting bids, preparing purchase orders, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices for bulk fuel, spot buying, and wet hosing. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within the department, staying current with market changes and ensuring contract compliance. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Oracle procurement tools, and a deep understanding of the fuel industry.
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
