Specialist - Wholesale Supply - Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. : Job Details

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership 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. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.Summary:The Wholesale Supply Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining supply/vendor relationships to support fuel supply needs. This position supports everything from buying, prospecting, selling, reviewing, and loading issues. This position is responsible for recognizing and defining market trends in both technical and fundamental markets.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Timely recognition of market trends and projections to assist in buying behavior.Aid operations as necessary and ensure that customer agreements are fulfilled.Request information such as price, availability, and delivery.Review internal requisitions for accuracy, establish urgency requirements and locate acceptable alternatives as needed.Generate purchase order agreements.Expedite purchase orders as necessary to meet expectations.Interface with all departments and resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product for both customer and vendor base.Maintain accurate source data, bills, and inventory.Seek new supplies to grow base and meet the demands and goals of the company.Update supply database as necessary to maintain administrative accuracy.Assist with quoting as needed.Required Skills (External)Requirements:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.Experience: 0-2 years of buying/negotiation experience preferably in the energy field.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint).The ability to effectively communicate complex technical matters.Self-starter that works well in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels both within and outside the organization.Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience.The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience.The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience.Working Conditions:Usually, 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.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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VetEnergy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.#J-18808-Ljbffr