Looking for Director of Supply and Trading at Upper Marlboro, MD Full Time

Director of Supply & Trading

Apex is seeking a self-motivated person to handle its fuel purchases and develop relationships with various suppliers/refineries.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitates purchase of fuel at the best price in accordance with established stockpiling and use specifications.
• Coordinates the purchase and delivery of fuel to stations, departments, and/or facilities.
• Drafts, negotiates, oversees, and administers fuel contracts.
• Executes spot purchases of fuel.
• Establishes and maintains communication and business relationships with fuel suppliers, utility buyers, railroads, and other stakeholders through a variety of channels.
• Collaborates with the transportation department to develop and authorize contracts for fuel delivery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of fuel supply chain.
• Math skills required for fuel quantity calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• At least five years of related experience is required.
• Supply Management of Petroleum and/or Fuel Products: 2 years (Required)
• Petroleum and Fuel Product Trading: 3 years (Required)

About us:

Apex Petroleum Corporation (APC), sells and delivers motor fuel, heating oils, various automotive grade lubricants and petroleum equipment to commercial customers and Apex gas station outlets throughout the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Apex operations are technologically efficient and fully automated and designed to be “Apex unique”. APC also licenses and franchises gas stations to operate under the Apex logo in specific market locations. Apex Petroleum is a privately held company with its headquarters located in Largo, Maryland.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance