What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager, Fleet & Direct Sourcing position at Neighborly®?
Category Manager - Fleet & Directs
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor management skills?
Welcome to Neighborly—the hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your ambition to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level.
Bring Your Experience And Be Empowered To Innovate.
As a Category Manager - Fleet & Directs on the PTN team, a typical day for you will include:
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive Fleet Category Strategy that leverages Neighborly’s total network volume. Lead supplier selection, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution for fleet vehicles, leasing partners, maintenance providers, and related vendors. Identify cost savings, rebate, and operational efficiency opportunities.
- Program Development: Develop standardized vehicle specifications and upfitting guidelines by brand or service type. Support implementation of fleet telematics, GPS tracking, and driver safety programs. Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime, optimize utilization, and enhance fleet management efficiency.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with PTN Leadership and Franchise Relations Coordinators (FRC) to understand brand-specific fleet needs. Collaborate with Finance and Risk Management to evaluate leasing vs. purchase models, total cost of ownership, and insurance implications.
(Required Qualifications)
Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.
- Experience:
- 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management—with specific experience managing fleet or transportation categories.
- Experience negotiating with OEMs, leasing companies, maintenance networks, and fuel card providers.
- Multi-brand, franchise, or distributed network experience highly preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
- Proficiency in data analytics and cost modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Knowledge of fleet management systems, leasing models, and total cost of ownership principles.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Schedule / in-office requirements:
- Hybrid working model; Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home.
- Our office locations are:
- 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX
- 1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX
Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.
- Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM local time zone
- Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here: Neighborly Benefits
- Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities
Neighborly® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.
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