Fuel Commodity Category Manager

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide. 

The fuel category manager will play a critical role in the organizations 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.

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  Work across the fuel organization as a subject matter expert for site level and large fuel projects.

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  Plan and lead fuel sourcing and supplier strategies to achieve best cost and service that are aligned with business priorities and operational needs.

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  Identify, understand, and effectively communicate impacts from changing commodity markets.

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  Establishing programs and contracts for commodities in a collaborative team environment.

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  Providing support and continuous improvement opportunities within functional team and across all business units.

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  Strong understanding of industry benchmarks including OPIS and Platts.

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  Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.

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  Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.

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  Develop and execute a reliable and effective fuel supply chain strategy, forecast fuel projections and plan for fuel market volatility.

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  Work to minimize negative impact of fuel disruptions.

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  Develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve business objectives.

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  Develop and communicate sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.

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  Understand RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and support as required.

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  Lead supplier performance, relationship, and development activities to ensure compliance and high service standards.

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  Negotiate fuel sourcing agreements to achieve mutually beneficial relationships.

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  Maintain fuel sourcing contracts and develop vendor relationships for fleet fuel and related products.

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  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field.

•  Master’s degree and industry certifications preferred.

• Three or more years’ experience in fuel procurement, project management, contract formation and negotiation. 

• Previous pricing analysis work for major oil company Knowledge of fuel pricing and contracting mechanisms Familiarity with fuel supplier contract mechanisms such as PLATTS, OPIS and ARGUS based pricing Strong understanding of index pricing such as OPIS, PLATTA, ARGUS, and how to calculate pricing formulas based on these indexes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.

• Strong verbal and written business communication skills.

• Ability to recognize market, refining, and supply nuances that impact daily decisions

• Office environment

• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!      

• Teamwork oriented

• Organized

• Problem solver

•  Detailed

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We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture. 

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

All 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.

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