Category Manager - Fuel

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job:

The Category Manager - Fuel is responsible for developing and refining enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for fuel-related requirements. The manager is responsible for developing the best overall value for the company's fuel needs. This role involves day-to-day ownership of the strategic management of the company's fuel-related initiatives. Manages and oversees all fuel-related purchases, which includes proactively identifying areas of opportunity, process improvement, and cost efficiencies. Develops policies, procedures, and objectives for the operation of the procurement program in accordance with organization objectives. Assures new developments relative to fuel procurement are investigated and makes recommendations that meet the organization's objectives. Works closely with Operations personnel to align on needs, strategic approaches, and impactful decisions. Coordinates with division resources to manage large fuel-related installations. Develops relationships with stakeholders nationwide. Effectively communicates with all employees, including senior leadership. Quickly responds to unique situations and solves problems on the fly.

What You'll Do:

• Lead team efforts, including development, coordination, and continuous evaluation of suppliers and procurement commitments.
  
• Understands and monitors fuel markets, trends, and forecasts.
  
• Leverages extensive category and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO.
  
• Assures vendor compliance with agreements and manage supplier performance in accordance with VMC standards.
  
• Facilitates analysis/discussion around hedging opportunities with key internal stakeholders.
  
• Explores and leads opportunities for alternative sources of fuel.

Skills You'll Need:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field required, advanced degree desirable.

Experience: Successful, 3+ year track record in fuel or related markets. 2+ years of focused management of fuel categories/programs for organizations with 1,000+ vehicle fleets or 100+ locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of fuel categories (e.g., bulk & retail fuels, alternative fuels (CNG & LNG).
  
• Strong market fundamentals and understanding of fuel cost drivers including supply and demand fundamentals.
  
• Strong project management skills and experience are necessary.
  
• Analytical and decision skills; including the abilities to mine information and make decisions with limited information.
  
• Ability to earn respect of key internal stakeholders. Demonstrates a collaborative working style with the ability to develop. relationships with internal customers while also driving continuous improvement with operating partners.
  
• Negotiating skills; including the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of a company.
  
• Clearly communicates a vision for the future state and sets stretch goals for self and team.
  
• Strong communicator; understands and clearly communicates a larger sense of purpose and mission. Can effectively communicate both written and verbally.
  
• Coach, motivator, and people developer.
  
• Balances collaborative decision-making with a strong sense of conviction.
  
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence.
  
• Balances confidence with humility maintains high levels of self-awareness.
  
• Models the "Vulcan Leadership Model".
  
• Champions and drives team success while maintaining enterprise-level perspective.
  
• Diligent in responsibilities; balances rigor with conscientiousness, detail-oriented.
  
• Enjoys developing talent; takes pride in coaching and providing developmental opportunities to high-potential employees.
  
• Customer-oriented; open to and willing to act upon feedback.
  
• Strong MS Excel skills.
  
• Willingness to travel 25%-50%.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.