Procurement Manager – Fleet Operations Manager – Fleet

Procurement Manager – Fleet Operations Manager – Fleet

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Fleet Management or Supply Chain
• Ability to handle a broad range of responsibilities through time management and prioritization
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and implements broader category product and service strategies / savings projects for the Light Fleet category to reduce and optimize the total cost of ownership of assets, mitigate headwinds, implement best practices, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for Ecolab’s NA fleet of approximately 12,000 sales and service vehicles.
• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required (examples: Quarterly Fleet Briefs, Hosting Quarterly Fleet Advisory Committees, and Annual Policy Developments).
• Develops Fleet Offering and Service Strategies and ensures vendor offerings are best-in-class, sustainable, and deliver the lowest Cost Per Mile “CPM” for the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.
• Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business units and teams to support margin and top line growth.
• Ensures all lifecycle activities are completed on time and in compliance with necessary timelines related to Planning, Ordering, Maintenance, and Disposal of assets.
• Develops business relationships at multiple levels within supplier accounts to manage performance, quality improvement, productivity, and service levels. Including the management of SLA performance issue resolution and credit recoveries.
• Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports to ensure strong fleet performance and build high performing teams.
• Develops, aligns, and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies.
• Manages vendor relationship management work streams associated with growth strategies and acquisitions to meet corporate objectives.
• Partners with Asset Management Sourcing Teams to provide appropriate needs analysis and detail related to sourcing strategies that support Fleet Operations.
• Effectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives.
• Partners with Corporate and Supply Chain Finance teams on lease/buy strategy, P&L forecast impact, and budget development planning.
• Aligned with Asset Management Sourcing and Corporate Sustainability team to meet corporate goals for carbon emission reduction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager Certification.
• Experience with Fleet Operations Management.
• Solid analytical skills and at least 7-10 years of work experience in a business environment
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance, or related field
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication, professionalism, and presence in interaction with others