Fleet & Sourcing Manager

EDP Current Openings•Chicago, IL

11h•$98,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 highâspend 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