Manager

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.
Illinois

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure long-term supply continuity of equipment for the US Consulting Segment. This role will work closely with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms and develop cost optimization strategies with operational leaders in the segment to ensure efficient utilization of owned equipment and optimal pricing for all rental equipment. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will work cross functionally with operations, business strategy, and resource management to support business continuity.

This position may be based remotely within the U.S. with a preference for proximity to a Montrose office location.

Equipment & Procurement Operations:

  • Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining cost control and quality standards.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to support operational needs.
  • Develop a deep understanding of relevant equipment technologies to scope out best use cases, business case, and eventual purchase
  • Track changes in suppliers within core markets
  • Lead the Equipment & Procurement Operations team
  • Identify potential supply risks that could affect project delivery
  • Establish standards and metrics for measuring supplier performance
  • Organize and direct sourcing activities for value, quality, inventory, and delivery
  • Analyze data to develop capacity planning strategies, balancing long-term business needs with supply and demand forecasting, while effectively utilizing internal tools and company resource planning systems.

Your Expertise And Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, equipment management, procurement, or supply chain
  • Proven success managing vendor networks or equipment logistics.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
  • Experience in consulting or high-growth environments preferred.
  • Proficiency with supply chain systems and data analytics tools.

Key Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with a strong operational mindset and execution focus.
  • Collaborative with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented and organized with a commitment to process excellence.
  • Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Values-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and efficient workplace

What We Can Offer You

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

  • Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $100K to $130K, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
  • Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
  • Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
  • An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
  • A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
  • Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

Work environment and physical demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting, standing, and walking
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
  • Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
  • Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
  • Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
  • Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles
  • Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration
  • Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120
  • Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134
  • Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response
  • Often work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
  • May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration
  • Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment
  • May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level
  • May work on land, sea or air
  • May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and
  • Frequent, extended travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
Posted 2025-10-06

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