Fuel Manager

Eco2 Management Services Ltd (EMSL) is looking for an experienced Fuel Manager to join our team! Based at the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant, this key role is responsible for securing a reliable, cost-effective supply of straw and other agricultural materials to support plant performance. 

This role has become available due to an internal promotion.

Why Work with Us?

- You feel aligned with our Company Values:

• Trust: We trust each other and earn the trust of our clients. We are a safe pair of hands.
• Teamwork: We are there for one another and we work in partnership with our clients.
• Responsibility: We take ownership of tasks and challenges to find the right timely solution.
• Quality: We embrace robust systems and procedures to ensure a high quality, consistent service.
• Creativity We adopt a developer's zeal, always seeking creative solutions that add value.

- We believe in creating a flexible and supportive work environment. This role is primarily based at Sleaford with some flexibility for remote working and regular site visits to suppliers and strategic storage locations.

- A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer. The salary range for this role is £28-35k per annum (full time). We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the benefits package includes company pension, life insurance, private healthcare and dental, access to our health and wellbeing app, eye care and a contribution to your gym membership.

Role and Responsibilities:

As Fuel Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the fuel supply for the Sleaford plant, ensuring a seamless, year-round fuel supply that meets both quality and cost requirements. This role involves active engagement with suppliers, planning and managing delivery schedules, and monitoring compliance with contract terms.

• Source and negotiate with fuel suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure consistent fuel quality and availability.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and the plant’s operations team.

• Manage the Annual Fuel Plan in collaboration with the Senior Fuel Manager, ensuring alignment with client needs and stock requirements.

• Maintain and update the Fuel Tracker system for accurate records and compliance.

• Regularly visit supplier sites to monitor stock levels and quality.

• Support the Senior Fuel Manager with reports and additional ad hoc requirements as needed.

Who You Are:

We are keen to offer this role to someone with some experience in agriculture who is committed to providing top-notch service and can operate both independently and within a collaborative team.

You will:

• Ideally have experience of working within an agricultural environment.

• Have prior experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within renewable energy or a related field.

• Be skilled in negotiating and building productive, long-term supplier relationships.

• Be familiar with inventory management systems or similar.

• Possess excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, able to adapt to changing requirements.

• Be a confident user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, as well as Teams and SharePoint.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Have some experience or appreciation of working in a safety-first environment.

• Show flexibility for travel to various supplier and storage locations.

This role might suit someone seeking work as a Purchasing Manager, Buyer, Straw Buyer, Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Manager, Procurement Coordinator or similar.

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