Category Manager, Partnerships & Procurement Operations

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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

Were looking for a Category Manager Partnerships and Procurement Operations to join our this role you will be responsible for managing Electric Vehicle Charging Telematics and Connected Vehicle and Remarketing categories within the US and Canada. You will develop and execute strategic plans to achieve vendor performance targets supply chain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction expectations with suppliers. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams supports supplier performance goals and helps develop initiatives in support of the vendor network strategy.

What Youll Do

• Maintain and grow supplier relationships

• Resolve supplier/client issues

• Troubleshoot operational complexities

• Partner with internal stakeholders

• Facilitate contract negotiations revenue and rebate growth and efficiency improvements

• Align to operational and financial goals

• Support leadership and procurement initiatives

• Handle ad hoc and strategic projects

• Negotiate and update supplier contracts

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management or related field

• Min of 3 years of EV related experience

• Supplier performance management and problem-solving

• Willingness to travel including some overnight stays (5-15%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with EV charging providers or OEMs fleet electrification programs or telematics and connected vehicle integrations

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their goals

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to effectively present ideas internally and externally at all levels of the organization

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data identify trends and make data-driven decisions including demonstrated experience with running reports/extracting data interpreting data and identifying issues

• Strategic thinker with a customer-focused mindset and a strong business acumen

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Location- Owings Mills MD

The hiring base salary range for this position is $75500 to $103840 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individuals knowledge skills experience equity with other team members and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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