Bulk Oil Purchasing Manager

Bulk Oil Purchasing Manager

• Department: Product
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: McKinney, Texas
• Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Bulk Oil Purchasing Manager

Pay: $110,000 - $150,000/Yearly 

Workplace Type: Remote; +Travel
 
Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board: we’re adding a member to our family. This means we take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald family, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business. 

Key Responsibilities

The Bulk Oil Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement and management of bulk transformer oil for Emerald Transformer’s facilities. This role is a critical link between suppliers, internal operations, and logistics, ensuring that the company’s transformer oil supply chain remains cost-effective, high quality, and resilient. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, monitoring inventory, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support operational and sustainability goals.

• Develop, maintain, and execute a category strategy for transformer oil, including risk mitigation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding for new vendors while maintaining relationships with existing suppliers.
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor global and regional oil market trends, pricing indices, and freight costs to forecast budget impacts and secure competitive pricing.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews covering quality, on-time delivery, sustainability compliance, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure oil specifications meet industry standards (ASTM D3487, IEC 60296) and internal requirements.
• Monitor oil quality test reports and collaborate with quality teams to address non-conformances.
• Partner with logistics to manage freight carriers and ensure timely deliveries to all service centers.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by tracking usage rates and forecasting demand.
• Report on cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), and other procurement KPIs to management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Support corporate sustainability initiatives by exploring reclaimed oil opportunities and verifying suppliers’ environmental compliance.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills Knowledge And Expertise

The ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: 

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• Hardworking.
• Physical ability to preform heavy work, exerting up to 10lbs of force occasionally.
• Comfortable working in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Leadership: A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. 
• Planning: An ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results. 
• Experience: 3–7 years of procurement or category management experience, preferably with bulk chemicals, lubricants, or transformer oil.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (MBA or CPSM a plus).
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and associate relations. 
• Have the ability to travel frequently.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail. 
• Problem analysis and resolution. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.