Director of Supply and Trading

Apex Petroleum Corp; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Apex Petroleum Corporation (APC) seeks a Director of Supply & Trading to optimize fuel purchases, negotiate contracts, and manage stockpiling according to specifications. This role coordinates fuel deliveries to stations and facilities, executes spot purchases, and builds strong supplier relationships across the region, with emphasis on cost control, risk management, and leadership.

Headquartered in Largo, MD, APC operates in the Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates purchase of fuel at best price in accordance with stockpiling and use specifications.
• Coordinates the purchase and delivery of fuel to stations, departments, and 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.
• Collaborates with transportation department to develop and authorize contracts for fuel delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Fuel supply chain

Math calculations

Organization

Analytical skills

Leadership

Task prioritization

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Job description

Director of Supply & Trading

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