Sourcing Specialist - Retail Fuel Distribution

Sourcing Specialist - Retail Fuel Distribution

Sunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success.

The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.

Our model thrives on finding talented, driven individuals and developing them to be the next generation of leadership. In the Sourcing Specialist – Retail Fuel Distribution role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing team allowing you to learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization.

The Sourcing Specialist – Retail Fuel Distribution is responsible for executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs and deliver stakeholder value, with primary focus on our Technical Services business area. Experience with construction, maintenance, PMO, MRO, OEM equipment, spare parts, or other technical related fields is a plus. The successful candidate should have experience participating in sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired.

The scope of the position will include preparation and execution of sourcing processes, contract & supplier management, stakeholder engagement and value creation.

• Generate analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Provide analysis and research to determine sourcing activities
• Coordinate, assist, and/or lead negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Work with appropriate stakeholder teams as needed on identified areas of opportunity
• Quantify and model financial savings related to opportunity
• Prepare for and participate in ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders
• Act as a subject matter expert as needed to support operations and ensure purchasing process is carried out appropriately

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline

Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable

Ability to structure and manage multiple priorities

Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction

Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations

Years of work experience: 2 – 7 years of experience

Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.

Business software applications:
Microsoft Office, Agiloft/other contract management software, and SAP/other purchasing software.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Full time in office in Dallas, Texas under normal office working conditions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

Occasional overnight travel may be required (approximately 10%).

Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

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