Category Manager-Fleet Management

Hartford

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Act as the central point of contact for all fleet related requests from internal stakeholders and external service providers. Coordinate and manage vehicle allocations, reassignments, and relocations. Ensure end-to-end strategic procurement processes, including demand management, sourcing initiatives, tenders, offer evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementation. Monitor and analyze fleet related markets, supplier performance, cost structures, and relevant service models. Manage and develop supplier relationships, including performance management, issue resolution, and escalations. Support the Global Category Manager in developing category, supplier, and risk strategies and in further shaping the value chain. Define, ensure alignment and execute local and regional fleet procurement strategies and processes in line with global guidelines. Build and maintain strong cross functional relationships (e.g. Finance, HR, Legal, Risk Management)Apply category and market expertise to identify optimization opportunities and drive continuous improvement. Foster collaboration with global procurement and fleet management functions across the organization. Leverage digital tools and data to increase transparency, efficiency, and user satisfaction in fleet related processes. Ensure all process, sourcing and supplier activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate responsibility requirements. Qualifications. Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or a comparable qualification. Several years of relevant experience in fleet management, procurement or a related environment. Proven experience in managing sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships in an international or multi-stakeholder environment. Solid understanding of fleet services, leasing models, vehicle lifecycle management, and cost structures. Experience in analyzing financial and operational data to support sourcing and category decisions. Good knowledge of digital tools and systems supporting procurement and fleet management processes. Strong project and stakeholder management skills. Confident handling of contractual topics in cooperation with Legal and other functions. Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to balance cost efficiency, risk, compliance, and operational requirements. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, global team environment. At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

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