Sourcing Manager

EDP Current Openings•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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