EDP · 1 week ago
Fleet & Sourcing Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expEDP is seeking a Fleet & Sourcing Manager to lead their vehicle lifecycle management and strategic sourcing efforts for a route-based fleet. The role involves overseeing fleet administration, developing vehicle specifications, and managing supplier partnerships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
EnergyNatural ResourcesReal EstateRenewable EnergyRetail
Hiring Manager
Adam Greene
Responsibilities
Develop detailed vehicle and equipment specifications in collaboration with operations and safety teams
Lead RFP / bid processes for new fleet acquisitions
Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling to evaluate replacement vs. repair decisions
Champion fleet standardization where feasible
Work with operations teams and potential buyers for retiring
Lead the fleet sale process in determining the appropriate sales value based on vehicle condition and market benchmarks, issuing bill of sale, confirming receipt of payment, manage title transfer
Oversee title, registration, licensing, and compliance processes across jurisdictions
Maintain and manage fleet data in Fleetio
Analyze repair histories, identify reliability trends, and optimize maintenance spend
Support capital budgeting and forecasting for fleet replacement
Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for high‑spend categories: tires, fuel, parts, fittings, filters, lube/oil, truck accessories, and other MRO items
Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost reductions
Establish and manage national or regional supplier partnerships
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with field needs
Provide actionable reporting and insights to leadership on fleet and purchasing metrics
Present sourcing and fleet strategy recommendations and results to senior leadership
Manage project timelines, change control, and stakeholder expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in fleet management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, preferably in a distribution, utility, or heavy-equipment environment
Deep understanding of vehicle specification, OEMs, upfitters, and total cost of ownership concepts
Demonstrated sourcing experience: supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management
Experience with fleet management software (Fleetio or equivalent)
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to travel (e.g. to supplier sites, branch locations) as needed
Preferred
Experience in propane, energy, utility, waste, beverage, or similar route-based distribution environments
Experience managing parts or MRO categories (tires, lubricants, fittings)
Familiarity with DOT, EPA, and state regulatory requirements for vehicle fleets
Lean or continuous improvement experience
Company
EDP
EDP is a rapidly growing company — with deep experience in retail and commercial propane sales, operations and finance.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Casper, CPA
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Boyd H McGathey
President & Chief Operating Officer
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