Strategic Sourcing Manager

What You’ll Do

As a Category Manager, you will lead procurement initiatives across critical business categories including:

• Upfitters
• OEMs
• Auto dealers
• Transportation
• Storage
• Maintenance & repair
• IT
• Marketing
• Automotive services and related categories

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing and procurement strategies
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities within automotive and fleet management sectors
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating favorable pricing, contracts, and service agreements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Continuously evaluate and optimize the supplier base for quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual benchmarks
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company standards and policies
• Forecast budget impacts and support overall financial performance goals
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and supplier innovations
• Utilize procurement systems and tools to manage sourcing activities, contracts, renewals, and reporting