What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement & Asset Management (Fleet) position at Transervice Logistics Inc.?
Director of Procurement & Asset Management (Fleet)
Des Plaines, IL
Salary: $125,000 to $140,000
Bonus Available Transervice Logistics awarded Winner of 2024 Best Places to Work.
Our Excellent Benefits Director Procurement Include:
- Excellent health benefits (Transervice offers free health care paid at 100% by Transervice)
- Retirement including match - Vested immediately!
- Disability and Life Insurance
- PTO
The Director of Procurement & Asset Management is responsible for leading the procurement & asset management function across transportation and maintenance operations. This role ensures strategic sourcing, cost optimization, vendor performance, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. The Director of Procurement & Asset Management will collaborate cross-functionally to support fleet operations, manage equipment lifecycle, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement for transportation and maintenance goods/services, including sourcing, negotiation, and contracting.
- Manage full equipment lifecycle: licensing, titling, upfitting, and readiness reporting for executive visibility.
- Develop strategies to optimize outgoing equipment sales and maximize ROI through market analysis and diversified sales outlets.
- Oversee titling, registration, IRP plating, tolls, fuel programs, and vehicle compliance across all operations.
- Administer company car and allowance programs, including vendor leasing relationships and annual equipment selectors.
- Establish vendor KPIs/SLAs, manage preferred partners, and drive process improvements using technology and ERP tools.
- Collaborate with Finance, Fleet, and Operations on purchasing, leasing, and forecasting initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to guide strategic decisions.
- Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and vendor onboarding.
- Represent the company at trade shows to stay current on fleet and procurement innovations.
Experience & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of purchasing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within the transportation or logistics industry.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
- In-depth understanding of fleet operations and the supply chain of transportation equipment and services.
- Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
- Experience with national and regional sourcing for parts, fuel, vehicles, and transportation services.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance and industry regulations related to fleet and vendor operations.
Please submit resume to recruiting@transervice.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $125,000 - $140,000