Equipment Specialist

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Equipment Specialist – Store Support supports the RaceTrac’s In-House Maintenance Technicians and 3rd party vendors with parts and equipment ordering to keep RaceTrac store equipment operational, giving our guests the best possible experience. This individual source parts and equipment, manages vendor relationships, and provides timely communication with internal and external vendors. The Equipment Specialist – Store Support provides excellent customer service and supports the ever-changing needs of the business.  

What You'll Do: 

• Purchase equipment and follow up on orders to ensure accurate and efficient delivery for store operations. Adding said items to the warehouse through Workday.
• Manage and establish vendor relationships and negotiates pricing on parts and equipment to ensure that RaceTrac maintains the most cost-efficient pricing strategy.
• Provide Store Support Field Services Team with quotes and purchase orders for their work orders and follows up to ensure the invoice has been paid. 
• Maintain relationships with internal departments including, but not limited to, Store Support and Operations.
• Produce and monitor reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in the onboarding of new hire specialists as needed.
  

What We're Looking For: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel required. 
• 1+ years’ experience in equipment purchasing or another buyer role preferred.
• Experience managing vendor relationships preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday Inventory or other inventory platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of Service Channel or other ticketing platforms is a plus.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You 

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.   

To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

Responsibilities:

•    Responsible for purchasing equipment and following up on orders to ensure accurate and efficient delivery for store operations. Adds said items to the warehouse through Workday.
•    Manages and establishes vendor relationships and negotiates pricing on parts and equipment to ensure that RaceTrac maintains the most cost-efficient pricing strategy.
•    Provides Store Support Field Services Team with quotes and purchase orders for their work orders and follows up to ensure the invoice has been paid. 
•    Maintains relationships with internal departments including, but not limited to, Store Support and Operations.
•    Produces and monitors reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
•    Assists in the onboarding of new hire specialists as needed.
 

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel required. 
• 1+ years’ experience in equipment purchasing or another buyer role preferred.
• Experience managing vendor relationships preferred.
• Experience with Customer Service to solve problems and find best possible solutions.
• Knowledge of convenience store equipment a plus.
• Knowledge of Workday Inventory or other inventory platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of Service Channel or other ticketing platforms is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.