Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Indirect Supplies

REIC Rentals is hiring an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Indirect Supplies based Livonia, MI, to oversee sourcing and purchasing of all non-equipment goods that keep our rental operations running-shop supplies, hardware, hoses, fluids, uniforms, PPE, cleaning products, and other consumables. This role ensures our branches and shops have reliable, cost-effective access to materials while driving vendor compliance, standardization, and cost savings across the organization.

About Us

Join a growing, nationwide rental organization where procurement plays a strategic role in keeping our fleet rent-ready and our operations running smoothly. This is your chance to make an impact by driving savings, building supplier partnerships, and creating standardization across our network.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management & Negotiation

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.

• Secure competitive pricing, service levels, and favorable contract terms.

• Monitor performance and hold vendors accountable for quality and delivery.

Standardization & Supply Chain Optimization

• Develop and maintain company-wide standards for consumables and shop supplies.

• Ensure branches use approved vendors and consistent supplies (fluids, hoses, uniforms, PPE).

• Consolidate purchasing to leverage scale and reduce vendor fragmentation.

• Maintain product consistency to support safety, quality, and efficiency.

Procurement Operations

• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in the ERP system.

• Forecast needs with shop/branch managers and maintain stock levels.

• Track spend, vendor compliance, and savings initiatives; report results to leadership.

Collaboration

• Partner with Fleet/Maintenance to ensure consumables keep equipment rent-ready.

• Support branch operations with supply needs.

• Manage uniforms/apparel programs in partnership with management.

• Align with Finance on budgets, approvals, and payments.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Implement procurement policies, approval workflows, and vendor programs.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in the rental, construction, or industrial services.

• MUST have experience managing multiple service and retail locations in the rental, construction or industrial services industries.

• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Familiarity with shop operations and indirect supplies (fluids, PPE, hoses, uniforms).

• ERP/procurement systems experience; strong Excel skills.

• Analytical, organized, and excellent communicator.

• MUST have the ability to travel up to 50% to branches and vendor sites.

Why Join REIC Rentals?

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits available for full-time employees & family members, 401K with match, paid life insurance and generous paid time off and company paid holidays.
• Growth-Focused Culture: We empower employees to take initiative and shape the future.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to our mission of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborative Team: Join a group of passionate professionals who support and challenge each other to do their best work.
• Career Development: We invest in your success through ongoing training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

REIC is NOT open to outside recruiter solicitation

REIC and all affiliates operate as drug-free environments, which includes marijuana. A pre-employment drug screening that tests for THC and other drugs, as well as a full background check, is required of all newly hired employees.