Fuel Commodity Category Manager

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

The fuel category manager will play a critical role in the organization's evolving supply chain for fleet-fuel and related liquid commodities by creating and overseeing strategic procurement practices and seeking opportunities to achieve best cost and service for McLane Company.

BENEFITS:

• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, college tuition reimbursement, and more!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Work across the fuel organization as a subject matter expert for site level and large fuel projects.
• Plan and lead fuel sourcing and supplier strategies to achieve best cost and service that are aligned with business priorities and operational needs.
• Identify, understand, and effectively communicate impacts from changing commodity markets
• Establishing programs and contracts for commodities in a collaborative team environment.
• Providing support and continuous improvement opportunities within functional team and across all business units.
• Strong understanding of industry benchmarks including OPIS and Platts.
• Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.
• Develop and execute a reliable and effective fuel supply chain strategy, forecast fuel projections and plan for fuel market volatility.
• Work to minimize negative impact of fuel disruptions.
• Develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and communicate sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.
• Understand RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and support as required.
• Lead supplier performance, relationship, and development activities to ensure compliance and high service standards.
• Negotiate fuel sourcing agreements to achieve mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintain fuel sourcing contracts and develop vendor relationships for fleet fuel and related products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field.
• Master's degree and industry certifications preferred.
• Experience in fuel procurement, project management, contract formation and negotiation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.