Manager, Technical Procurement

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Manager, Technical Procurement (Construction & Facilities)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Remote) or within Central/Mountain Time Zones

World Fuel is seeking a hands-on Manager, Technical Procurement to support the growth of our Cardlock and Retail fuel operations across the United States. This is a high-impact role focused on procurement for construction projects and facility management, supporting site expansions, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance across a multi-site network.

This is not a traditional corporate procurement role. You will operate in a project-driven environment, partnering closely with operations and project teams to deliver construction projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for capital construction and facilities projects, including civil works, fueling systems, equipment installation, and site upgrades. You will work directly with project managers and operations leaders to source contractors, manage competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure strong supplier performance throughout project execution.

You will join at an exciting time, supporting a growing portfolio of projects across an established Cardlock network and a rapidly expanding Retail footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing and competitive bid processes for construction and facilities projects, including paving, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fuel systems
• Develop scopes of work, manage RFPs, and evaluate contractor proposals
• Build and manage a strong network of contractors across the Southwest region
• Conduct supplier due diligence across safety, capability, and financial stability

Contracting & Risk Management

• Draft, negotiate, and manage construction contracts and MSAs
• Ensure proper controls including insurance, bonding, lien waivers, warranties, and change orders
• Partner with Legal, HSE, and Finance to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
• Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle

Project Support & Delivery

• Partner closely with project managers and operations to support active construction and maintenance projects
• Align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets
• Resolve vendor issues, delays, and scope changes to keep projects on track

Facilities Maintenance Procurement

• Support sourcing and contracting for ongoing repair and maintenance programs across multiple sites
• Establish performance expectations and service levels for contractors

Supplier & Financial Management

• Monitor supplier performance across safety, quality, cost, and responsiveness
• Support budgeting, cost control, and spend tracking
• Ensure procurement compliance and contract adherence

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Proven experience in construction, facilities, or capital project procurement
• Experience sourcing and managing contractors and vendors for site-based projects
• Strong experience negotiating construction contracts and agreements
• Ability to operate in a hands-on, project-driven environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills across operations, project management, and finance

Preferred

• Experience in oil & gas, fuel, retail, or multi-site operations
• Exposure to gas station, convenience retail, or industrial site environments

Why Join World Fuel

• Work on visible, high-impact construction and expansion projects
• Be part of a growing business with significant investment in retail and infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape contractor strategy and supplier networks
• Join a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

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