✨ AI Insights & Summary
Merchants Fleet is actively seeking a strategic and accomplished Category Manager to lead procurement initiatives across high-impact categories within the automotive and fleet management industry. This remote role offers a significant opportunity to leverage expertise in negotiation, supplier partnerships, and strategic sourcing to drive enterprise value for a rapidly growing company. If you are a results-oriented procurement professional with a deep understanding of the automotive sector and a passion for operational excellence, this position is an excellent platform to make a substantial impact.
Category Manager
About Us
About us:
BetterMe—a global wellness ecosystem empowering millions to become better — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We build what makes people better and keep challenging ourselves to inspire others.
About the Role
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer (PHP + JavaScript + AI) to join our Workouts team, responsible for the physical activity experience of our users: workouts, workout plans, fitness data, and integrations.
You will build and improve product features, enhance content management systems, and contribute to the reliability and scalability of our applications. The role combines backend and frontend development with product ownership and the use of AI-assisted coding tools to support faster, high-quality delivery.
Your Impact
- Implement and enhance features from conception through to deployment, ensuring they meet strategic business objectives.
- Design and develop content management systems using React, Vue, and JavaScript, dedicating approximately 50% of your time to frontend tasks and leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate development where appropriate.
- Write clean, secure, testable, scalable, and well-documented product or system code.
- Actively participate in multiple aspects of the SDLC, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.
- Work closely with product, client, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and resolve integration issues.
About You
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production-ready products.
- Work confidently across the full stack, including backend (PHP 8.0+ with OOP skills, using frameworks like Symfony or Laravel) and frontend technologies (JavaScript, jQuery, React/Vue).
- Actively use Agentic Coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) to improve development workflows.
- Work with relational databases (MySQL and/or PostgreSQL) and in-memory storage/caching solutions (e.g., Redis, AWS ElastiCache).
- Understand the AWS ecosystem and basic DevOps practices.
- Apply knowledge of microservices, microfrontends, BFFs, and asynchronous communication systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, Amazon SQS).
- Think in terms of business and product impact, not only implementation.
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Show independence, ambition, and a strong ownership mindset.
- Thrive in small, fast-moving teams with frequent releases and quick iteration cycles.
Would be a plus
- Familiarity with Clean Architecture software design philosophy or DDD
- Hands-on experience with GoLang.
- Ability to document requirements and create architectural diagrams (using PlantUML or Mermaid).
- Experience with distributed systems and high-load services.
- Experience with Kubernetes/Helm and service mesh technologies like Istio.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proactive approach to identifying and solving complex problems.
What you get at BetterMe
- A mission that inspires. Every line of code, every design, every idea helps millions of people become healthier and more confident.
- Trust without micromanagement. You manage your time and make decisions independently. We value outcomes, not online hours.
- Growth opportunities. 90% of our leads have grown within the company. There’s space for initiative, new responsibilities, and real career upgrades.
- Flexible work format. Choose what works best for you — office, remote, or hybrid.
- Wellness in practice. Offline: workouts with professional trainers in our corporate gym, massage, corporate lunches, sports, and team activities — everything you need to recharge and reset together . Online:* regular online workouts, partner discounts, and free access to our products.
- Health insurance & corporate doctor.
- Open communication. Transparency across teams, honest feedback, and support for initiatives are part of our everyday culture.
- Support for sports events. We cover entry fees and encourage the team to compete and participate together.
- Modern equipment. We provide new hardware and everything you need for productive work.
- Legal & finance support. Experienced lawyers and financial specialists are always there to help — from documents to personal consultations.
- An ambitious environment that gets recognized. Over the past two years, the BetterMe team has doubled in size, and we were named among Forbes’ Top 10 Best Places to Work in 2026.
Find more about us on social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn.
About Merchants Fleet
You’re invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You’re tired of being told “no” when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.
There’s a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.
We’ve been around for more than 60 years, but we’re the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That’s a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.
Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:
- Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
- Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
- A work environment that’s encouraging and collaborative
We know employees won’t stay if they’re not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we’ve just made the “Great Companies to Work For in NH” list for the 10th year and have a 84% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).
So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.
Location
Remote
Salary Range
$110,000 to $140,000 dependent on experience and qualifications
What You’ll Do
As a Category Manager, you will lead procurement initiatives across critical business categories including:
- Upfitters
- OEMs
- Auto dealers
- Transportation
- Storage
- Maintenance & repair
- IT
- Marketing
- Automotive services and related categories
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category-specific sourcing and procurement strategies
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, risks, and opportunities within automotive and fleet management sectors
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating favorable pricing, contracts, and service agreements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives
- Continuously evaluate and optimize the supplier base for quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness
- Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual benchmarks
- Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company standards and policies
- Forecast budget impacts and support overall financial performance goals
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and supplier innovations
- Utilize procurement systems and tools to manage sourcing activities, contracts, renewals, and reporting
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated success negotiating high-value, enterprise-level contracts
- Deep understanding of the automotive and fleet management industry
- Exceptional supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market insights
- Experience managing budgets and conducting financial analysis
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives across the organization
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Procurement or supply chain certification preferred
- Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar procurement role within automotive or fleet management industries
- Track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, and operational improvements
Why Join Us?
At Merchants Fleet, you’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on enterprise procurement strategy while working alongside a collaborative and innovative team. If you’re ready to lead complex sourcing initiatives and help shape the future of fleet management procurement, we’d love to hear from you.
AI Disclosure
We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, please let us know. Please be assured that all applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed by people, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.
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Merchants Fleet® is the fastest-growing and most electric fleet management company in North America, serving over 20 diverse industries, powered by 525 employees in 29 states with HQ in New Hampshire.
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Merchants Fleet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to careers@merchantsfleet.com or call (603) 836-6483. To provide all candidates with the highest level of our attention, Merchants Fleet does not accept uninvited solicitations or resumes from third parties. All workplace policies, required notices and guidelines (including EEO posters, CCPA notice for California residents) are available online.