Fuel Purchasing Buyer

R+L Carriers • Wilmington, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is seeking a Fuel Purchasing Buyer to join their team. This full-time position involves monitoring fuel inventory, soliciting bids, preparing purchase orders, and negotiating contracts with suppliers. The role requires expertise in fuel procurement, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with the fuel industry and relevant software. The buyer will also serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within the department, staying updated on market changes and ensuring contract compliance.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level