Category Manager, Partnerships & Procurement Operations

About the Role

We’re looking for a Category Manager, Partnerships and Procurement Operations to join our team. In 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.
What You’ll 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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of EV related experience
Supplier performance management and problem‑solving
Willingness to travel, including some overnight stays (5‑15%)
Preferred Qualifications

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
Salary

The hiring base salary range for this position is $75,500 to $103,840 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s 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.
Benefits

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)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665‑9744.

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