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INTRODUCTION

Sprague is passionate about delivering diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

Our Culture

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Employees start with three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education. Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year, and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Pricing Associate plays a key role in delivering accurate and timely price quotes and contract terms across a wide range of energy products. The Associate will support internal sales teams and directly engage with customers to ensure efficient contract execution, pricing strategy, and usage of Sprague’s proprietary E-Commerce platform, Sprague Real-Time. This position requires strong analytical skills, market awareness, and attention to detail to monitor product pricing, execute hedge transactions, and ensure contract performance aligns with company standards.

• Develop and deliver price quotes and contract terms to Sprague customers for a variety of contract types and manage the execution of associated hedges.
• Communicate with existing and new customers regarding the use of Sprague’s proprietary E-Commerce platform “Sprague Real-Time” and other contract related matters.
• Provide direct support for sales representatives and their accounts.
• Independently monitor and adjust pricing of products based on changes in market conditions and analysis of the competitive market environment.
• Electronically execute Globex transactions and balance the hedge positions throughout the day.
• Execute/transmit confirmations for contracts.
• Monitor customer contract performance to ensure contract obligations are being fulfilled within terms.
• Manage Sprague’s portfolio of contracts across a variety of back-office systems and interfaces.
• Foster relationships with all applicable departments to identify and implement ways to improve management, daily process requirements, and expansion of the E-Commerce Platform.
• Manage contract/pricing disputes and coordinate resolutions as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we’ve been for the last 150 years.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-5 years office experience in an energy industry environment preferred.
• Proficient computer skills is a must - Excel skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and relate to customers/outside contacts and fellow employees.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Strong team player willing to constantly interact with teammates in a trade floor setting.

LOCATION

This opportunity is based in Portsmouth, NH.

WHO WE ARE

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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