Sourcing Manager

Why This Role Matters This role sits at the center of how we control costs, ensure reliability, and keep our fleet running. The decisions you make about suppliers, contracts, and equipment directly impact operational uptime, safety, and millions in spend. In your first few months, your work will shape how efficiently our teams operate across the country. What You’ll OwnStrategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead sourcing strategies across key spend categories including tires, fuel, parts, fittings, filters, lubricants, and MRO supplies Run structured RFP processes end-to-end—scoping requirements, evaluating bids, and selecting suppliers based on cost, service levels, and continuity of supply Negotiate contracts with clear targets (e.g., cost reduction, service SLAs, and delivery performance) and track results against those commitments Identify consolidation opportunities by analyzing spend data and reducing supplier fragmentation Build and maintain supplier scorecards; address underperformance with clear improvement plans Fleet Procurement & Supplier Management Manage sourcing for vehicle acquisitions, working directly with OEMs, dealers, and upfitters Partner with operations, safety, and maintenance teams to define clear, repeatable vehicle and equipment specifications Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) to inform purchasing and replacement timing decisions Use repair and maintenance data to identify reliability issues and influence future sourcing decisions Analytics, Planning & Reporting Analyze purchasing and operational data to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities Build simple, actionable reporting (dashboards, scorecards) to track supplier performance and sourcing impact Support capital planning by forecasting fleet and equipment investment needs Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with operations, maintenance, and finance to ensure sourcing decisions align with operational realities Present sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and savings outcomes to leadership in a clear and data-backed way What Success Looks Like by 90 DaysYou’ve taken ownership of at least 1–2 major sourcing categories and launched or completed a sourcing initiative You’ve built visibility into current spend and supplier performance through basic reporting or dashboards You’ve established working relationships with key internal partners (operations, maintenance, finance) and top suppliers You’ve identified and begun executing on at least one measurable cost-saving or supplier consolidation opportunity What You’ll Actually Do in Your First 30 DaysReview current supplier contracts, spend data, and ongoing sourcing initiatives to understand where money is going today Meet with operations, maintenance, and finance leaders to learn how sourcing decisions impact day-to-day performance Shadow or participate in an active supplier negotiation or RFP process Build an initial view of top spend categories and identify 1–2 immediate opportunities (cost, consolidation, or process improvement)

How We WorkWe’re a practical, hands-on team that values clarity and follow-through, you’ll get space to own your work, but we expect you to close loops and drive outcomes. People here are straightforward, supportive, and always open to a better way of doing things.