Fleet Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager/ Procurement Manager

Routematic is transforming enterprise mobility through technology-driven employee transportation solutions, enabling safe, reliable, and scalable commuting experiences across India. As we continue to scale rapidly across cities and enterprise clients, we are looking for a strategic and execution-focused leader to build a resilient, cost-efficient, and future-ready fleet procurement and sourcing ecosystem.

As the Head - Fleet Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, you will lead end-to-end procurement strategy across fleet partnerships, transport vendors, mobility sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supply ecosystem development. This role is critical in driving operational scalability, service reliability, cost optimization, and vendor governance for Routematic's next phase of growth.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leadership

- Define and execute a long-term fleet procurement and sourcing strategy aligned with business expansion, client growth, and operational scalability

- Build a scalable sourcing organization capable of supporting multi-city fleet operations and rapid deployment requirements

- Drive cost optimization frameworks, commercial benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) models across fleet operations

- Develop procurement strategies for vehicle sourcing, aggregator partnerships, transport vendors, and mobility ecosystem partners

Fleet Vendor Ecosystem Development

- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with: Fleet operators, Transport vendors, Vehicle leasing partners, EV mobility providers, Driver staffing partners, Fuel and maintenance ecosystem vendors

- Drive vendor onboarding, capability assessment, and supplier governance frameworks

- Establish dual sourcing and vendor diversification strategies to ensure operational continuity

- Lead city-wise fleet sourcing expansion initiatives to support business growth

Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence

- Deliver sustainable cost optimization through: Strategic negotiations, Route and fleet utilization optimization, Long-term commercial contracts, Vendor rationalization initiatives, Data-driven sourcing decisions

- Collaborate with Operations and Technology teams to improve efficiency and reduce cost-per-trip metrics

- Drive value engineering initiatives across transportation operations and vendor engagement models

Supply Continuity & Risk Management

- Build robust mechanisms for: Fleet availability planning, Vendor risk assessment, Service continuity management, Demand forecasting and deployment readiness

- Proactively mitigate risks related to: Driver shortages, Fleet unavailability, Fuel price fluctuations, Regulatory and compliance dependencies, City-specific operational disruptions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with: Operations & Command Center, Client Success Teams, Finance, Technology & Product, Safety & Compliance, City Operations Teams

- Ensure procurement and vendor strategy are embedded early into operational planning and client onboarding discussions.

Governance & Compliance

- Establish strong procurement governance frameworks, SOPs, and commercial controls

- Ensure adherence to: Safety and compliance standards, Vendor SLA governance, Ethical sourcing practices, Regulatory and contractual requirements

- Drive transparency, accountability, and audit readiness across procurement operations

Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Build and lead a high-performing procurement and fleet sourcing organization

- Drive capability building across: Strategic sourcing, Vendor relationship management, Commercial negotiations, Contract management, Data-driven procurement practices

- Foster a high-ownership, execution-oriented, and performance-driven culture