Director Procurement

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values:
To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable

Chief Financial Officer

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for all fleet assets—including collection vehicles, chassis, bodies, hydraulics, compactors, and heavy equipment.
• Align long-term fleet procurement strategies the LRS 5-year plan and operational needs.
• Evaluate TCO models to optimize acquisition, leasing, maintenance, and disposal decisions.
• Partner with Maintenance Operations to understand asset performance and translate insights into procurement decisions.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, body manufacturers, equipment distributors, and service vendors.
• Conduct analyses and monitor all other major spend categories for the organization, providing recommendations to senior leaders on vendor consolidation opportunities.
• Conduct competitive negotiations to secure favorable pricing, warranties, lead times, and service agreements.
• Oversee contract development, renewals, SLA monitoring, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure vendor compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and process improvements.
• Monitor industry trends, pricing indices, regulatory changes, and production updates that impact procurement.
• Establish KPIs for procurement performance related to cost savings, lifecycle value, and uptime.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Finance to align purchasing with operational requirements.
• Support fleet modernization initiatives including alternative fuel vehicles, electrification, and technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with Finance to support budget planning and capital forecasting for organization-wide investments.
• Oversee procurement strategies for parts, tires, consumables, and maintenance supplies.
• Work with Maintenance teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce downtime.
• Support end‑of‑life asset decisions including resale, redeployment, and disposal.
• Ensure procurement practices adhere to DOT, EPA, OSHA, and state/local regulations.
• Manage risk through supplier audits, compliance checks, and contract safeguards.
• Support sustainability targets through sourcing of low‑emission vehicles and environmentally responsible suppliers.

This position is an independent contributor role, responsible for sourcing, vendor negotiations, contract management, and total cost of ownership (TCO) strategies for a diverse fleet including collection vehicles, roll‑off trucks, recycling equipment, specialty hauling units, and related parts and services. This role may broaden into more general procurement for the organization over time leading a small team.

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with a strong focus on fleet, heavy equipment, or waste/recycling operations.
• Proven success in vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Expertise in fleet TCO, lifecycle planning, and OEM/manufacturer sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with procurement/ERP systems.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Strong critical thinking skills with a practical, fleet‑operations mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or related field.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a…