Director of Fuel Supply & Purchasing

Director of Fuel Supply & Purchasing

The Director of Fuel Supply & Purchasing is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of liquid fuel products, including fuel oil, diesel, gasoline, and propane. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct responsibility for daily purchasing decisions, supplier coordination, inventory planning, and cost control.

The Director ensures reliable supply at competitive cost while maintaining tight alignment with operations, dispatch, and finance. This role owns fuel purchasing execution, not just strategy.

• Direct and execute daily fuel purchases across all products and locations
• Monitor market pricing, rack postings, basis movements, and supply conditions
• Make real‑time purchasing decisions to balance cost, availability, and operational demand
• Oversee spot purchases, scheduled loads, and contract volumes

• Monitor tank levels, throughput, and storage capacity across all facilities
• Plan seasonal builds and drawdowns based on weather, demand patterns, and delivery schedules
• Prevent run‑outs, emergency purchases, and excess inventory
• Adjust purchasing strategies during peak demand, weather events, and supply disruptions
• Manage relationships with suppliers, terminals, and transport providers
• Negotiate pricing, supply terms, and volume commitments
• Evaluate supplier performance for reliability, pricing accuracy, and service
• Resolve supply issues, delays, shortages, and pricing discrepancies
• Track delivered cost by product and location
• Provide accurate cost data to finance and pricing teams
• Support fixed‑price programs, margin management, and exposure awareness
• Identify opportunities to reduce delivered cost and improve supply efficiency

• Set purchasing standards, controls, and approval thresholds
• Oversee and mentor fuel buyers or supply coordinators, if applicable
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for fuel supply performance
• Collaborate with executive leadership on supply planning and risk considerations

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and internal control requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for purchases, contracts, and audits
• Support accounting reconciliations related to fuel inventory and cost

• Significant experience in fuel purchasing and supply management
• Deep understanding of fuel oil, diesel, gasoline, and propane markets
• Strong knowledge of rack pricing, basis differentials, and fuel logistics
• Proven ability to make time‑sensitive purchasing decisions
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• Fuel distributor or propane company environment
• Experience managing seasonal demand cycles
• Familiarity with tank monitoring, dispatch, and fuel inventory systems