Fuel Procurement Manager
Job Description
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Fuel-Manager on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year.-
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c.35m turnover fuel-business.
The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk andamp;-bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards andamp; other associated fuel products / services.-
The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change andamp; implement new improved procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive andamp; reactive,-rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins andamp; sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge.
They-need someone who will challenge how they procure-fuel-andamp; 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 andamp; a Fuel-Administrator.
This role will suit-someone 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:
- 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; budget / Pandamp;L
- Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis andamp; pricing improvements
- Review current operations to find efficiencies andamp; find areas to improve
- Provide market commentary to members
Attributes:
- Experienced Fuel Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing 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 andamp;-bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards andamp; other associated fuel products / services (several of these)
- Proven track record of growth,-performance improvement andamp; 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 andamp; other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven andamp; other areas of Lincolnshire.
Would suit someone working as a Fuel Procurement Manager, Fuel Sales 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 or similar.-
Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!-