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

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