Upon joining the Fleet & Equipment team, I identified major inefficiencies in our rental supplier base, which exceeded 600 vendors. I initiated a supplier consolidation effort to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and strengthen our strategic partnerships.

Working closely with the supply chain team, I implemented stricter controls on new vendor requests, prioritized existing agreements, and led negotiations to secure rebate programs with key suppliers. By channeling spend through fewer, high-performing partners, we created a more focused and manageable supplier ecosystem.

The consolidation strategy significantly boosted our negotiating power, allowing us to secure improved rate structures and unlock rebate opportunities. These changes translated into substantial cost savings while improving service consistency and supplier accountability across the department.