Category Manager - Fleet & Logistics

Heritage - Crystal Clean LLC•Hoffman Estates, IL

5d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Fleet & Logistics Category Manager will develop, implement, monitor and realize the Sourcing strategies for the sub-categories and spend areas across modes including FTL, LTL, Parcel, Rail, and Over the road transportation rates. Support procurement and fleet strategies & requirements to ensure alignment and best prices are recognized. Substantial involvement in supporting supply chain, fleet and transportation team and expand their involvement and value add. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemical industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in Fleet procurement or purchasing, preferably in a similar role.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
MBA is preferred or Relevant qualifications in procurement and supply, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certifications level 3.
Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

Own sourcing strategy for fleet vehicles and logistics services. Coordinate with OEMs, dealers, and upfitters to meet specs and timelines. Support asset planning from acquisition through disposal.
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of each company-owned commercial vehicle and develop a plan to determine whether to rent, sell, reassign, or retire a vehicle to reduce maintenance cost.
Researching the best vehicle types and building a fleet based on company’s operations and budget, then supervising their procurement.
Developing and implementing quarterly and annual RFQs to standardize and reduce transportation rates for all third-party transportation.
Create strategies in alignment with cross-functional teams demand for third party transportation and service with year-over-year productivity improvements in TCO and KPIs.
Support development of new technology for transportation management, sourcing, negotiations, and supplier selection, and contracting.
Champion and secure optimal supplier mix to create competition with service availability and achieve transportation cost reductions and improved service across modes.