Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

Driving Force; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Discount rentals

Learning & growth

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Recognition program

Job summary

Driving Force Edmonton is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain to lead national vehicle acquisition, fleet policy, and supplier relationships. You will translate demand into forecasts, manage OEM banks, and drive cost efficiency.

You will build a high-performing team, oversee facilities, ensure safety and compliance, and shape KPIs for cycle time, utilization, and spend to protect the company from risk.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in automotive or fleet management with 8+ years in a management role.
• Experience with OEMs, dealer groups, upfitters and fleet incentive programs.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain; related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop national vehicle acquisition plan from end to end, forecast by vehicle class and specification, manage OEM order banks and track delivery against commitments.
• Direct fleet maintenance, tires, glass, fuel, warranty recovery, and recall programs across the fleet.
• Negotiate and manage OEM fleet agreements, dealer/upfitter relationships, and rebate programs; ensure value and performance.
• Define KPIs for acquisition cost, incentive capture, cycle time, fleet utilization, and on-contract spend; monitor market trends.
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team and oversee facilities maintenance and security.

Skills

Vendor management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Certificate

NAFA/CAFM certification

Job description

17631 103 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1N8, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM

The Driving Force Group of Companies is a network of world-class transportation and fleet management solutions companies. We're proud to be an Alberta success story that began in a rented office above a small service station. With a can-do attitude and people-first culture, we've grown into an industry leader, operating across Canada spanning over 40 locations with over 600+ employees.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain at our Edmonton location.

What Moves You:

• You're energized by the scale and complexity of supporting the largest category of capital spend in a business and understand that every acquisition decision, cycling trigger, and vendor negotiation has a direct and measurable impact on the bottom line.
• You're a natural strategist who thinks in systems, from forecasting unit requirements and managing OEM order banks all the way through to residual value protection and disposal timing, you see the full lifecycle, and you build the processes that optimize every stage of it.
• You're a skilled negotiator who builds lasting commercial relationships with dealer groups, upfitters, and vendors, and you find real satisfaction in creating agreements that generate competitive advantage and make sure every eligible dollar is captured and accounted for.
• You lead with data and know how to turn fleet and spend information into clear, actionable insights that leadership can act on.
• You're a people leader and understand that a high-performing supply chain function is built on the people running it as much as the processes they follow.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the executive on the national vehicle acquisition plan from end to end, translating branch, rental, lease, and sales demand into a forecast by vehicle class and specification, managing OEM order banks and allocation across model years, and tracking order-to-delivery performance against branch commitments.
• Establish and enforce the fleet cycling policy, while directing national programs for maintenance, tires, glass, fuel, warranty recovery, and recall closure across the fleet.
• Involved in negotiating and managing the full vendor ecosystem, OEM fleet agreements, dealer and upfitter relationships, volume incentive and rebate programs, and goods and services contracts that support branch operations — ensuring every agreement delivers value and every vendor is measured against clear performance standards.
• Define and report the KPIs that govern acquisition cost, incentive capture, order-to-delivery cycle time, fleet utilization, and on-contract spend while analyzing market trends and adjusting acquisition and disposal timing to protect the organization from cost and supply risk.
• Lead, develop, and build a high-performing supply chain team while providing oversight of asset security and building maintenance, ensuring these functions operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational policies and requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance, functionality and operational readiness of company facilities, including coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, inspections, security and facility - related service providers.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, fleet management, or procurement — including a minimum of 8 years in a management role — with demonstrated hands-on experience working directly with OEMs, dealer groups, and upfitters including fleet incentive, rebate, and volume programs.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle specifications, commercial equipment, upfitting processes, and vehicle lifecycle economics including total cost of ownership modeling, residual value forecasting, and cycling policy development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to build a business case, partner with Finance on floorplan and capital planning, and turn complex fleet and spend data into decisions leadership can act on.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively, influence and align stakeholders across branches and functions and build long-term vendor relationships that deliver sustained value for the organization.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline — a Supply Chain Management Certificate is preferred and NAFA/CAFM certification is a meaningful asset — along with a valid driver's license and the understanding that a pre-hire criminal security clearance and credit check will be required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages and flexible benefits.
• Our company RRSP matching program.
• 50% off rentals at any of our Driving Force locations.
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Paid vacation and wellness time.
• We support your wellbeing through our Thrive wellness program.
• We 'Celebrate Great' through our rewards and recognition programs.

The Driving Force Groups of Companies values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities in the workplace. We invite applicants from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. While we welcome all interested candidates, only those selected for an interview will receive further communication.

If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. This may include a driver abstract, criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.

17631 103 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1N8, Canada