Vice President of Crude Oil Supply

We are seeking a Vice President of Crude Oil Supply to lead and optimize the entire crude oil procurement process at our client’s specialty petroleum refinery in the Midwest. As a member of the Executive Leadership team, you will report directly to the COO and will provide exemplary leadership to the Crude Buyer and Terminal Operations teams, strengthen crude oil sourcing, cultivate and expand strategic supplier partnerships, and oversee crude transportation to support refinery production and financial performance goals.

Compensation includes an attractive base salary, annual bonus incentive, company vehicle, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), matching 401-K, comprehensive benefits, and generous relocation assistance for non-local candidates.

1. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of crude supply for a leading specialty refinery. If you are a visionary executive ready to drive strategic growth and operational excellence, we invite you to apply!

Essential Job Functions include:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Crude Oil Supply and the Crude Oil Terminal teams.
• Oversee and optimize the entire crude oil procurement process, from identifying potential suppliers to negotiating contracts and managing logistics.
• Maintain strong ongoing relationships with key legacy crude oil suppliers and producers, while identifying new crude sources outside of the Appalachian Basin.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as geopolitical instability, price volatility, and logistical disruptions.
• Negotiate and manage supply contracts with oil producers and Utica suppliers to secure the best price, quality, and delivery of crude oil.
• Ensure crude oil quality and economic guidelines are met throughout the supply chain including maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain oversight of the Ohio crude oil terminal and trucking operation, along with third-party transload facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and timely delivery of crude oil to the refinery.
• Establish KPIs for crude supply, transportation, and terminal operations, driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high-quality service.
• Manage and monitor all crude inventory over the entire supply chain, while providing forecasts to the Production Planning, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Analyze and implement opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the crude oil supply chain.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 15 years of experience in crude oil supply chain, procurement, and logistics within the oil and gas industry.
• 5 years of managerial and leadership experience in O&G, driving a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and performance excellence.
• Proven success in developing and strengthening commercial relationships with crude oil producers and suppliers across key US regions including the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and Appalachian Basin. Existing relationships in these regions are highly preferred.
• Expertise in crude oil market dynamics, pricing benchmarks, and multi-modal transportation logistics (pipeline, rail, trucking, marine).
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance commercial strategy, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Exposure to oil exploration and production (E&P) activities is a strong plus.

Our client is a profitable, privately held ISO 9001:2015 certified refinery that produces a variety of fuels, high quality waxes, base oils, solvents, and blended lubricants. They promote from within and offer an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) that allows employees to share in the profits of the company.Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates.