Category Manager - Fleet, Travel, G&A

At Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

About the role

The Category Manager - Fleet, Travel, G&A is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for all corporate and operational general and administrative spend at Boyd Group, including Fleet Management/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, and other categories as assigned. This role involves effective internal stakeholder collaboration with cross-functional teams, as well as external supplier management, contract negotiations, and market intelligence to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and innovation across the G&A categories value chain. As we are in a discovery phase, this role will also become responsible for additional related spend categories not yet determined.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement forward-looking Procurement & Sourcing strategies for Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc., incorporating market trends, technological innovations, and supplier capabilities to drive cost and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc., service providers. Lead supplier selection, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate strategic contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings and value-added services while ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Partner with Boyd Indirect Procurement regional analyst teams to support targeted vendor opportunities.
• Conduct thorough, regular market research and analysis, benchmarking supplier offerings, pricing trends, and technology advancements to inform strategic decisions and risk mitigation.
• Lead initiatives to streamline procurement processes, leveraging digital tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Partner with internal IT, HR, Marketing, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Operational teams to align category management strategies with broader business objectives.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track savings, supplier performance, and category KPIs. Present insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience with a focus on Fleet/Fuel, Business Travel, Office Supplies, Express Shipping, etc., categories, preferably in a complex, multi-site organization.
• 5 years of total procurement experience practicing category management and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and G&A category management.
• Knowledge of Procurement tools and technology (preferably Workday) and ability to operationalize outcomes of Procurement activities via buy channel enablement and compliance management.

Skills

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Strong ability to design G&A sourcing strategies and negotiate complex contracts while balancing cost, quality, and risk.
• Market & Financial Acumen: Proficient in market analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking to drive competitive sourcing decisions.
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and influence with internal stakeholders, corporate departments, operations teams, and external vendor relationships.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Skilled in leveraging procurement analytics and digital tools. Familiarity with MS Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms for data visualization.
• Project Management: Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of solutions, services, and trends that affect procurement decisions and supplier performance, with a focus on bringing new ideas to Boyd stakeholders for cost and process optimization.
• Core Competencies: Influence, Interpersonal Relations, Persuasive Communications, Detail Oriented, Conflict Resolution, Results Driven.

Other Requirements

• Travel & Location: Preference to be located in Chicago, IL or Winnipeg, Canada, however, work from home is acceptable. Occasional travel may be required to visit supplier sites, attend industry events, or participate in meetings at Boyd Group’s corporate offices.
• Tools & Technology: Proficient in using procurement software (e.g., Workday), ERP systems (e.g., Workday), and other digital tools such as Google Suite to manage internal processes and supplier relationships.
• Oversight: Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

Pay

$110,000 - $140,000 / Year. Supplemental pay may include bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with collision repair services for over 80 years. Learn more about our company at gerbercareers.com.