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 Own
Strategic 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 Days
- You’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 Days
- Review 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)
Requirements
Must Have
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Hands-on experience running RFPs and negotiating supplier contracts
- Ability to analyze spend data and make decisions based on cost and performance insights
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations or technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel (~25%) and work onsite in Chicago
Nice to Have
- Experience sourcing fleet-related categories (vehicles, parts, fuel, MRO, etc.)
- Familiarity with total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
- Experience with procurement or fleet management systems
- Background in logistics, engineering, or maintenance-heavy environments
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Role Details
- Location: Chicago (onsite)
- Travel: ~25% to supplier and operating locations
- Compensation: Starting at $105,000 (based on experience)
- Direct Reports: None
What We Offer
In addition to competitive pay we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, and personal well-being:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays and time off
- $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability at no cost
- Propane discount
How We Work
We’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.