Senior Manager - Fleet Vendor Scaling - Gurgaon

We are looking for a Senior Manager Fleet Vendor Scaling to drive the growth and expansion of our fleet vendor network. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise to onboard, manage, and optimize vendor partnerships, ensuring smooth supply chain and logistics operations. A key part of this role will also involve conducting community engagement programs in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities to convert drivers into fleet owners and move them to high demand locations and coordinating with government agencies for hiring blue-collar drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Acquisition & Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, and onboard fleet vendors to support business expansion and operational efficiency.
• Scaling & Network Expansion: Develop strategies to scale vendor partnerships across multiple regions, ensuring adequate fleet availability.
• Community Engagement: Organize and lead community meetups in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities to educate and encourage drivers to transition into fleet ownership.
• Government Coordination: Work closely with government agencies and employment programs to source and hire blue-collar drivers efficiently.
• Performance Management: Track vendor performance metrics (SLAs, compliance, cost efficiency) and implementprovement initiatives.
• Process Optimization: Streamline vendor onboarding, contract management, and operational workflows to reduce inefficiencies.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all fleet vendors adhere to regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Compliance) to align vendor strategies with business goals.
• Technology & Automation: Leverage digital tools and data analytics to enhance vendor management and fleet utilization.
• Cost Control & Negotiation: Optimize vendor contracts and pricing structures to drive cost efficiencies without compromising service quality.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• years of experience in fleet vendor management, supply chain, logistics, or a similar domain.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management.
• Ability to engage with communities and convert drivers into fleet owners.
• In-depth knowledge of working with government agencies and employment schemes for hiring blue-collar drivers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems and data analytics tools is a plus
• If worked in a startup for scaling things from zero to X,