Fleet Procurement Manager

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI); Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fleet Procurement Manager to enhance its transportation operations. This pivotal role involves managing vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will collaborate with various locations to optimize fleet efficiency and stay ahead of industry trends. Join a family-owned company that values safety, inclusivity, and employee well-being, offering competitive compensation and extensive benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the trucking industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in vendor engagement and negotiation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate fleet purchasing and oversight.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendor partners.

Skills

Vendor Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Transportation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Location: Any US Dot Distribution Center

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

Reports To: Dot Transportation President

Salary Range: $82,672 to $124,008 annually, plus bonus opportunity

You’re focused, organized, and know just what it takes to get the best bang for your buck. You know the ins and outs of the trucking industry (or you’re ready and willing to learn fast!) and you're ready for a pivotal role to make a strong fleet even stronger.

As Fleet Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for all major transportation vendor partnerships, which includes all negotiations and purchases. This includes local market vendor engagement in addition to national brand corporate engagement with Volvo, Peterbilt, Freightliner, and others.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct and coordinate all fleet purchasing and oversite.
• Assist in strategic planning, budgeting, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective use of trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.
• Partner with all Dot locations to ensure new and existing equipment follows local, state, and federal regulations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends in fast-changing technology, emissions, regulations, safety equipment, and more.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendor partners.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot Foods’ experience.
• Experience with vendor engagement and negotiation.
• Transportation experience of industry assets, truck and trailers.
• Clear written verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of local state and federal regulation for the Department of Transportation.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience in sales and negotiations.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel –3-4 days per month to vendors, distribution centers or industry events. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1991 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Supply Chain, and Other

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Food and Beverage Services

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