Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Qualifications & Skills
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value, enterprise-level contracts
• Deep understanding of the automotive and fleet management industry
• Exceptional supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market insights
• Experience managing budgets and conducting financial analysis
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives across the organization
• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Procurement or supply chain certification preferred
• Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar procurement role within automotive or fleet management industries
• Track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, and operational improvements
• Why Join Us?
• The Company
• You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.
• There's a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.
• Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:
• Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
• Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
• A work environment that's encouraging and collaborative
• So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.
• We are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role.
• AI Disclosure: We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, plea

Benefits

Additional Information

Are you a strategic sourcing expert with a passion for negotiation, supplier partnerships, and driving enterprise value? Join Merchants Fleet as a Category Manager and play a key role in shaping procurement strategies across high-impact categories ranging from $80MM to $1.3B in spend. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and operational excellence within the automotive and fleet management industry. Location: Remote Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000 dependent on experience and qualifications

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