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Lead Commodities Market Research Analyst

Delek US

Brentwood, TN
Full Time
Senior
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Lead Commodities Market Research Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Delek's growth and efficiency through strategic negotiations, contract management, and asset optimization. This individual will be responsible for helping negotiate or renegotiate long-term commercial agreements, providing valuable analytics on asset management, and ensuring that Delek's commercial strategies align with regulatory requirements and industry changes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of commercial agreements, regulatory environments, and asset management with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Delek in negotiating or renegotiating long-term commercial agreements, including purchase/sale term deals, and transportation/storage agreements.
  • Ensure agreements maximize value while properly addressing all commercial risks.
  • Work closely with the Commercial, Legal, and Logistics teams to ensure that contracts align with the company's goals, maximize value, and address potential commercial risks appropriately.
  • Assess and quantify the value proposition and associated risks of key commercial agreements.
  • Provide actionable insights to senior leadership on how best to approach commercial negotiations to benefit Delek.
  • Analyze and provide strategic recommendations on Delek's asset footprint to maximize asset optimization.
  • Develop insights into asset utilization and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
  • Serve as the commercial subject matter expert on regulatory outputs from agencies such as FERC and the TX RRC.
  • Provide insights into how regulatory changes may impact Delek's assets and commitments.
  • Assess and quantify commercial risks and develop asset optimization strategies based on regulatory insights.

Requirements

  • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • Ten (10) or more years experience in commercial contract negotiations, asset management, or a related field, with a proven track record of success in negotiating complex agreements (Required)
  • Deep understanding of commercial agreements, regulatory agencies such as FERC and TX RRC, and their impact on assets and contracts.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (commercial, legal, logistics) and senior leadership.

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree
  • Experience with regulatory agencies and industry changes

Qualifications

  • Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree; a Master's Degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

  • Up to a 10% match on 401K with a vesting timeline of one year
  • Medical benefits starting on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually
  • Access to the Calm app for meditation, stress management, and sleep
  • Performance-based incentives and high bonus payouts
  • Supportive and innovative work environment

Working at Delek US

Delek US Holdings values versatility, growth, teamwork, and innovation. The company fosters a performance-driven culture with a focus on employee well-being, continuous improvement, and making an impact through collaborative efforts.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 10, 2025
Job CategoryMarket Research
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Delek US

Website

delekus.com

Location

Brentwood, TN

Industry

Petroleum Refineries

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