Specialist - Commercial Ops

Energy Transfer; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking a Specialist – Commercial Ops to join a growing team and learn Sunoco’s business model, helping to drive profitability and accelerate career growth. The role spans contracts, supply procurement, analytics, and business systems, with responsibilities in bid planning, order management, and carrier dispatch.

Strong Excel, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for success. Typical working environment is a full-time office setting in Newtown Square, PA, with up to

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills in fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contract evaluation and bid proposal planning across organizations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Specialist - Commercial Ops (2610002928)

Job Description

Specialist - Commercial Ops - ( 2610002928 )

Description

Specialist – Commercial Ops

Sunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry 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, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success. The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.

Our model thrives on finding talented, driven individuals and developing them to be the next generation of leadership. In the Specialist – Commercial Ops role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing team allowing you to learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization.

Summary:

The group provides exposure to the various functions within the Commercial Delivered Channel of Sales, offering an opportunity to learn Sunoco’s business model and prepare for a successful career in the broader organization. The functions include(s) Supply Procurement & Analytics, Business Systems, Dispatch Sourcing, and Contracts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contracts

Prospect government/privates leads on local, state, and national levels

Review contractual language to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments

Formulate bid proposal and operational plan through collaboration across the organization

Communicate to support groups their responsibilities and be the primary point of contact of the entity

Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, issues, or requests for pickup and delivery

Analyze contract performance and maintain hedge-trading book

Customer onboarding through internal systems and order management

Supply Procurement & Analytics

Establish and maintain supply relationships to support fuel needs with both internal and external resources

Analyze and define market trends for decision-making on buying/selling opportunities

Generate and expedite purchase order agreements to meet internal expectations for profitability and timing

Interface with all departments to resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product on both customer and vendor base

Utilize business understanding to leverage advantageous supply sourcing to maximize arbitrage opportunities

Business Systems

Implement process improvements towards fully integrated business systems

Ensure records are accurate and consistent across various internal systems for timely billing and account reconciliation

Collecting incoming statements of product delivery and vendor invoices to match internal transactions of customer, supplier, and product

Manage internal transactions for accuracy with financial reporting

Investigate discrepancies and correspond with internal/external groups to achieve resolution and data accuracy

Dispatch Sourcing

Schedule and dispatch transportation for pickup and delivery of fuel products

Negotiate freight with 100 common carriers’ fleets across the US and work with sales and supply to facilitate orders for customer base

Coordinate work orders with carriers for appropriate delivery of product at ship-to location to meet customer requests and specifications

Oversee orders to completion with the focus on efficient timing and maximizing profitability in sourcing

Spearhead new relationships with carriers in growing territories

Work with internal delivered groups on carrier loading issues for resolution

Collaborate with contracts and supply to provide optimized freight rates to be leveraged on new business opportunities.

Required Skills

Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills preferred.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in fast paced environment

Ability to manage customer issues with minimal supervision.

Strong work ethic, initiative, and sense of urgency.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Professional, personable, and relationship-oriented.

Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing business environment.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Associate Specialist requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant job experience.
• Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• Senior Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• Lead Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

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

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-NEWTOWN SQUARE

Work Locations

Work Locations: Newtown Square PA (100000356) 3805 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073

Job

Job: Commercial/Business Development

Organization

Schedule

Schedule: Regular

Full-time

Travel

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Job Posting

Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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