Strategic Director, Custodial Equipment & Innovation

SBM Management Services, LP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Director of Custodial Equipment Strategy to lead the development and scaling of an enterprise-wide equipment program. This role will assess external markets, identify best-in-class solutions, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, including the CEO.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment options, developing defensible recommendations, supporting client RFPs, and advising on capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of custodial equipment, equipment management, or related experience.
• Experience presenting complex information to executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess custodial and operational equipment markets and identify best-in-class solutions.
• Develop clear, defensible equipment recommendations balancing cost, performance, scalability, and risk.
• Inform enterprise standards, sourcing, and capital investment decisions with procurement, operations, and finance.
• Provide equipment recommendations for client RFPs and renewal activities.
• Visit client sites to assess equipment utilization and provide guidance on selection and deployment.
• Communicate market intelligence and technical analysis to senior leadership.
• Engage with manufacturers and industry experts to validate insights.

Skills

Market intelligence

Executive communication

Strategic evaluation

Equipment strategy

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Director of Custodial Equipment Strategy to lead the development and scaling of an enterprise-wide equipment program. This role will assess external markets, identify best-in-class solutions, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, including the CEO.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment options, developing defensible recommendations, supporting client RFPs, and advising on capital investments.