Purchasing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Full time

**Req ID**: 439824

Welcome to Trillium Energy Solutions

Trillium Energy Solutions, in operation for more than 30 years and a member of the Love’s Travel Stops Family of Companies is one of nation’s leading providers of clean fuels for public and private fleet operations across the country. The company operates over 220 alternative fueling stations, specializing in clean fuel products such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Hydrogen Fuel, Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel and EV Fleet Charging. We offer our customers station design, build expertise, 24/7 operations, maintenance, grant writing and commercial assistance. This helps identify the clean fuel and power supply sources that work best for their fuel station with the core goal to ensure they have access to a steady supply of clean fuel, reliability, deployment timelines, sustainability goals and have a steady supply of clean fuel at predictable prices.

**BASIC PURPOSE**: The Purchasing Specialist will help execute all purchasing functions. Will work in tandem with cross-functional teams to ensure that every Vendor & SKU is onboarded, and ultimately ordered correctly. Fill follow processes set by the Distribution Center Manager, to maximize all opportunities.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Vendor Onboarding
SKU Onboarding

Data management

Last stop for a SKU build, before a PO is cut, and a price/program is locked.
Work with current cross-functional teams to get what is needed from a vendor and establish direct line of communication.

Process all purchasing requisitions, job orders, and project equipment/SKU’s to last mile delivery.
Reconcile vendor invoice for accuracy.
Create requests for quote for products, circulate to vendor, and assess for cost effectiveness.
Assist with order picking, packaging, and shipping, as needed.
Extensive interaction with internal and external departments, along with vendors
Execute and adhere to the set purchasing process, other department SOP’s and safety requirements.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Assist with inventory count, as needed.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
**Education**:
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.

**Experience**:
3 to 5 years of experience as a buyer, within retail or distribution setting is preferred, procurement is a plus.
Experience with inventory management is preferred.
Building business relationships and working with cross-functional teams.

**SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
**Skills**:
**Soft Skills**: Strong verbal and written communication skills with diverse individuals and consistently handle interpersonal situations in a professional and respectful manner; keen attention to detail, ability to multitask and adjust priorities throughout the workday while meeting deadlines: strong organizational skills, flexible, ability to build relationships with diverse individuals; ability to work with various levels of management, self-accountability, self-motivated to take on additional tasks: excellent memory and sufficient arithmetic skills to perform routine accounting and mathematical computations; works well in fast-paced environment; strong work ethic.

**Typical Physical Demands**:
Requires prolonged sitting, some prolonged standing, bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, and forklift.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Must be available to travel when needed (traveling by car for corporate meetings/outings).

**WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES**:
**Benefits**:
Medical, Dental and Vision plans effective 1st of the month following first 30 days of employment.

Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holiday, and Sick Time.

401(k) savings plan with company match up to 5%.

Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Disability/Death Insurance.

Voluntary Accident, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Indemnity, Pet, and Telemedicine Insurance and more.

Extensive on-the-job training and personal development plans.

Freedom to work independently.

**Job Function(s)**: Other

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets

Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists

Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader

Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert



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