GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Fuel & Oils Buyer on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fuel & Oils Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. 35m turnover fuel business.
This role may suit someone who has been a Transport Manager / Fleet Manager / Car Dealership Manager with Diesel purchasing responsibility, or someone from within similar roles that aren't necessarily titled as a traditional Buyer or Purchasing Manager or Procurement Manager, the role is open to different levels of experience.
The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services.
The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge.
They need someone who will challenge how they procure fuel & find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership.
This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator.
This role will suitsomeone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships.
The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing.
Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service.
Duties:
Purchase fuel & oils at high volumes
Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business
Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks
Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing)
Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing
Investigate consortium buying
Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships
Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility
Evaluate forward purchasing contracts
Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from
Explore different ways to source fuel
Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies
Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National
Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving
Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers
Implement a structured approach
Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas
Get the early payment model operational
Close deals effectively, not just discuss them
Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures
Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L
Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements
Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve
Provide market commentary to members
Attributes:
Experienced Fuel Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager, Transport Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities
Fuel industry experience is a must have (purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.)
Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these)
Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI
Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems
A real game changer / innovator
This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire.
Would suit someone working as a Fuel Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager, Fuel Pricing Manager, Fuel Supply Manager, Fuel Supply Chain Manager, Fuel Inventory Manager, Fuel Stock Control Manager, Transport Manager, Fleet Manager, Car Dealership Manager or similar.
Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!