Fleet & Sourcing Manager

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States EDPO Management, LLC Full time

This is an office-based role working out of our Chicago office.

This is a cross-functional role requiring strong capabilities in technical vehicle specification, supplier negotiation, contract management, spend analytics, and stakeholder management across operations, maintenance, and procurement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Sourcing & Specification

    • Develop detailed vehicle and equipment specifications in collaboration with operations and safety teams
  • Lead RFP / bid processes for new fleet acquisitions
  • Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling to evaluate replacement vs. repair decisions
  • Champion fleet standardization where feasible
  • Work with operations teams and potential buyers for retiring
  • Lead the fleet sale process in determining the appropriate sales value based on vehicle condition and market benchmarks, issuing a bill of sale, confirming receipt of payment, and managing title transfer

Fleet Administration & Operations

    • Oversee title, registration, licensing, and compliance processes across jurisdictions
  • Maintain and manage fleet data in Fleetio
  • Analyze repair histories, identify reliability trends, and optimize maintenance spend
  • Support capital budgeting and forecasting for fleet replacement
  • Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Strategic Sourcing & Indirect Procurement

    • 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 consolidation, standardization, and cost reductions
  • Establish and manage national or regional supplier partnerships
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with field needs

Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting

    • Provide actionable reporting and insights to leadership on fleet and purchasing metrics.
  • Present sourcing and fleet strategy recommendations and results to senior leadership
  • Manage project timelines, change control, and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in fleet management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, preferably in a distribution, utility, or heavy-equipment environment
  • Deep understanding of vehicle specification, OEMs, upfitters, and total cost of ownership concepts
  • Demonstrated sourcing experience: supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management
  • Experience with fleet management software (Fleetio or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to travel (e.g. to supplier sites, branch locations) as needed

Preferred / Nice to Have:

  • Experience in propane, energy, utility, waste, beverage, or similar route-based distribution environments
  • Experience managing parts or MRO categories (tires, lubricants, fittings)
  • Familiarity with DOT, EPA, and state regulatory requirements for vehicle fleets
  • Lean or continuous improvement experience

Salary - $98K - $110K annual + bonus

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