Vice President of Refinery Crude Supply

We are seeking a Vice President of Refinery Crude Supply to lead and optimize the entire crude oil procurement process at our client’s 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.

Ideal candidates will have strong relationships with crude oil producers located within the Appalachian basin and Utica and Marcellus shale formations. 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 relationships with crude oil producers and suppliers in the Appalachian Basin while continuing to identify new crude sources that meet quality standards and economic needs.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as geopolitical instability, price volatility, and logistical disruptions.
• Negotiate and manage supply contracts with producers and suppliers in the Appalachian Basin and Utica Shale formation to secure the best price, quality, and delivery of crude oil.
• Maintain oversight of a 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.
• Proven success building strong commercial relationships with crude oil producers and suppliers located in the Appalachian Basin and/or Utica and Marcellus shale formations is mandatory.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in crude oil supply chain, procurement, and logistics within the oil and gas industry?
• Do you have commercial relationships with crude oil producers and suppliers located in the Appalachian Basin and/or Utica and Marcellus shale formations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44750: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person