Nouria Energy Corporation is a multi-generational family-owned wholesale fuel distributor, convenience store operator and car wash operator in New England. Our wholesale and retail fuel businesses are multi-branded, which includes Shell, Mobil, Irving, Sunoco, Gulf, Valero, Citgo, Phillips 66, Exxon, and multiple unbranded brands. Our wholesale operations supply branded and unbranded fuel to 300+ locations across New England and New York. We are ranked within the top 50 largest convenience store chains in the country, operating 150+ company-operated locations throughout New England and ranked within the top 10 largest car wash chains in the country

Nouria Energy is a fast pace, fast growing retail and wholesale petroleum company operating 155 locations from Maine into Connecticut with a corporate office located in Worcester, MA. We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Buyer who will be responsible for procurement of store equipment, supplies, negotiating favorable pricing and terms, inventory management, developing contractual agreements and RFP documents. If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment, then come grow with us.

Typical responsibilities include:

Review purchase requests, create and track purchase orders
Effectively manage supplier performance to meet cost and quality objectives
Source and carry out new vendor qualifications activities
Negotiate with vendors to secure the best pricing, payment, and shipping terms
Implement supplier agreements and statements of work (SOW) as needed
Support competitive bid process for various projects and development analysis and recommendations
Maintain supplier database for product master files
Acts as a liaison between retail operations as it pertains to the requests of supplies and equipment
Interact with accounting to ensure invoicing discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline
2-5 years Purchasing experience in a retail environment
Strong communication and negotiating skills, written and verbal
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to stay organized, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Occasionally requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting to 10 pounds.
May require driving or traveling overnight for business functions or site visits.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Nouria Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.