Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for high‑spend categories: tires, fuel, parts, fittings, filters, lube/oil, truck accessories, and other MRO items.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and standardization.
• Develop and manage RFP and competitive bid processes to ensure optimal supplier selection and pricing.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements to improve service levels, reduce costs, and ensure supply continuity.
• Establish and maintain national and regional supplier partnerships aligned with operational needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Fleet Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Lead sourcing activities for vehicle acquisitions including OEM and upfitter supplier coordination.
• Develop vehicle and equipment specifications in collaboration with operations, safety, and maintenance teams.
• Manage vendor relationships with fleet manufacturers, dealers, and equipment upfitters.
• Support total cost of ownership analysis to inform vehicle purchasing and replacement decisions.
• Analyze repair histories, identify reliability trends, and optimize maintenance spend.

Procurement Analytics & Financial Optimization

• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for savings.
• Support capital planning and forecasting related to fleet and operational equipment purchases.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track sourcing performance, supplier metrics, and savings initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with operational priorities.
• Present sourcing strategies, supplier performance metrics, and cost-savings initiatives to leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations, RFP processes, and contract management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modeling
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with procurement or fleet management systems
• Ability to travel as needed to supplier sites or operating locations