Supplier Pricing Specialist

Description

TITLE:Supplier Pricing Specialist

LOCATION: Houston, TX

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Fuel Pricing and Profitability

WAGES: Commensurate with experience

SCHEDULE: TBD; Some overtime and some weekends will be required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate with customers, drivers, supervisors, and colleagues, providing concise instruction or information

• Utilize effective listening skills to collect required information and escalate pertinent information

• Work directly with management daily; as well as other related tasks and projects as assigned

• Assist in answering incoming phone calls

• Create monthly pricing reports

• Monitor and maintain incoming pricing from all suppliers

• Maintain internal costs for suppliers and all Sun Coast locations

• AXXIS maintenance; add and maintain terminals, suppliers, products, and discounts

• Analyze and maintain accurate pricing with supplier, ensuring cost competitiveness and alignment with market trends

• Perform detailed cost breakdowns and comparative analysis of supplier pricing to identify potential savings and efficiencies

• Research supplier cost discrepancies

• Maintain Laid-in site data, implement necessary updates, and conduct biannual and quarterly audits

• Market updates and midday price revisions, if needed

• Create and send daily customer price quotes

• Daily price quote assessment and adjustments

• Submit monthly price quote reports to each sales rep for evaluation

• Receive and review incoming contracts from customers

• Prepare and send outgoing contacts to customers

• Perform all tasks necessary to gather and assemble the information required to develop the scope and specifications for solicitation of bids, as well as manage the daily business of contracts

• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions and interpret contract requirements prior to submitting bids to customers

• Prepare, maintain, and submit generic contract templates

• Prepare reports and contract documents of various stages, including drafts, changes, renewals, amendments, and terminations

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure contract requirements are effectively implemented

• Various contract audits as needed

• Advise internal departments on ways to comply with contractual obligations

• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc, internal control, reporting, and other process duties

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and deadlines

• Other related tasks and projects as assigned by director

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work in office (Must be local) live within 60 miles

• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in an office environment

• Must have a flexible schedule

• Must be motivated, able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management and work well in a team environment

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective supplier and cross functional team collaboration

• Strong problem-solving abilities to address pricing discrepancies, supplier issues, and cost optimization challenges

• Excellent data entry skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Have proficient organizational, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in the fuel industry

• SAP experience

Sun Coast Resources, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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