Director, MD/HD EV Procurement

Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000 

Location: This role is remote eligible.  

However, we have offices in Washington, DC, and NYC. Our in-office teams come together for collaborative work in the office Tuesday through Thursday and work remotely on Monday and Friday. 

About Us:  

Inspiration Mobility is the first Electrification AcceleratorTM - a company wholly committed to accelerating the electrification of transportation in North America to deliver rapid, cost-effective decarbonization. Inspiration provides tailored solutions that enable our customers and partners to achieve their business and sustainability goals as quickly as possible, with minimal risk. With the only EV-first Fleet Management Company (eFMCTM) and a turnkey developer of high-speed, commercial-grade charging infrastructure, Inspiration is your one partner to simplify fleet electrification - delivering best-in-class EV procurement and leasing, EV-first fleet management services, and comprehensive charging solutions. 

To Learn More: Listen to THIS podcast with our CEO, Josh Green, and Molly Wood, which does a great job explaining where our business is today and how our mission advances the EV revolution. 

We’re proud to have been recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in the large business category by the Washington Business Journal, and that 100% of our Glassdoor reviews approve of how our CEO, Josh Green, leads our team. 

Your Mission: 

Your mission is to spearhead the expansion and enhancement of our existing Medium and Heavy-Duty (MHD) EV Truck capabilities, including end-to-end strategies and full lifecycle processes. As a key driver in this endeavor, you will be responsible for communicating our organization's MHD vehicle requirements to a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including Manufacturers (OEMs), Dealers, and Industry Upfitters. In close collaboration with both our Sales and Customer Success team, your role is pivotal in comprehending our market demand for MHD trucks and effectively communicating this information to the industry, while ensuring a well-coordinated approach to supply, upfitting, timing, vehicle pricing, compliance, and remarketing. 

You’ll be working as part of the Fleet Operations and Administration team and will report to Neil Schamus, EVP of Fleet Operations.  

The Legacy You’ll Leave: 

As a result of your time in this role, you will help us optimize our medium and heavy-duty truck operations, creating a more streamlined, efficient, and cost-optimized function that meets the needs of our organization and enhances our ability to serve our customers. Your efforts will contribute to our overall success and reinforce our commitment to sustainable excellence inthe EV truck segment. 

The added bonus? Your efforts in electrifying fleets have made a substantial impact on combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, paving the way for a decarbonized planet for future generations to enjoy. 

• Create and continuously refine procurement strategies for Electric Vehicle (EVs) Trucks to ensure they are cost-effective and aligned with our customer needs. 
• Work with approved vendors, capture and communicate all related details from procurement through delivery, inclusive of truck upfitting needs and logistics. 
• Strategize to find cost effective vehicles and suppliers, through rigorous pricing negotiations. 
• Foster, maintain, and expand relationships with Inspiration’s OEM and Dealer truck suppliers and upfitters, to ensure an efficient and reliable supply chain. 
• Partner with our customers (lessees) to ensure that the Inspiration Truck portfolio is compliant with existing regulations, including but not limited to, Registration and Title, Driver monitoring and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. 
• Provide customers guidance on truck procurement and lifecycle management best practices, insights on industry trends, and strategies to mitigate macro environment risks. These risks could include regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions, and market value fluctuations. 
• Capture and deliver comprehensive information and data related to Inspiration's Truck fleet, making it accessible for cross-team consumption. This includes reports, analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• Work with the Director of Fleet Operations, assist with the planning and build out of the Fleet Procurement team, to support our entire vehicle portfolio growth. 

• You have a minimum of 8+ years of medium and heavy-duty vehicle procurement experience for leased fleets and are fluent in the pricing terms that support the purchase of Trucks through an OEM or Dealer. 
• You are experienced in managing relationships with truck upfitters and in medium and heavy-duty remarketing. 
• You have strong knowledge in the regulations that are encompassed in truck fleet compliance. 
• You are incredibly attentive to detail and understand the importance of data integrity. 
• You can work independently and are an excellent collaborator with cross functional teams such as Sales, Finance and Customer Success. 
• By understanding the company’s primary goals and objectives, you look for ways to leverage data from your function, to support those missions. 

Our Core Values: 

Inspiration’s culture is based on a shared respect for our core values described HERE. Fit with these values is a critical component of our hiring process, and employees are expected to demonstrate these behaviors in their interactions with colleagues, customers, and all stakeholders. An assessment of how each employee has exhibited our values is an important part of our performance review process.   

Our Commitment To You: 

Inspiration is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to DEIB initiatives and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.