Corporate Fleet & Procurement Manager

With over 100 years of combined expertise, Raymond Central develops and deploys custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. As a certified Raymond dealer, we offer new and pre-owned lift trucks and forklifts, parts, storage solutions, integrated systems, fleet management and other services to support our client's operations.  

Corporate Fleet & Purchasing Manager (Kansas City, MO) 

Job Description: This individual oversees purchasing, fleet operations, and facilities for the organization. This role is responsible for a variety of areas: managing the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles and equipment, overseeing the purchasing of supplies, materials, and services for facilities, managing and curating long-term relationships with vendors, as well as overseeing the contract management lifecycle. They ensure efficient fleet management, cost-effective procurement, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive purchasing strategies to procure goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively
• Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key vendors
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers for all purchased goods and services, including fleet vehicles, parts, consumables, facility supplies, services, and general office supplies
• Assist in developing the annual budget, analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Fleet Management

• Vehicle Acquisition & Disposal: Assess company needs to determine optimal vehicle types and quantities
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of fleet vehicles, including acquisition, registration, licensing, insurance, and disposal
• Track and analyze maintenance costs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor fleet utilization, performance metrics, and driver behavior (in partnership with Safety Manager)
• Implement and manage fuel programs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all fleet assets, including acquisition details, maintenance history, fuel consumption, and compliance documentation (partnership with Logistics Coordinator)

Facilities Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of all company facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and groundskeeping
• Project Mange new building activity
• Manage and supervise external contractors for facility-related services
• Respond promptly to facility-related issues and emergencies
• Monitor and manage utility consumption

Contract Management

• Assist with review of contracts and coordinate communication between legal and the internal customer
• Develop and maintain a contract repository

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field 
• 1 year experience with procurement or fleet management in a professional setting
• Strong administrative and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a team
• Professional and customer-focused communication style