Category Lead – Fleet
Wiltshire
£45,000 - £65,000 + Car/Car Allowance
Our client is a market leading fleet management company. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Category Lead to join their team. The role will be responsible for commercials and contract management of the company's suppliers and garage vendors.
Key Responsibilities – Category Lead – Fleet
* Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, in line with current corporate strategy to provide for continual improvement in sourcing.
* Analyze internal customer needs and investigate potential new suppliers.
* Lead, support, and manage the RFP process to obtain the best possible terms with suppliers.
* Serve as a liaison between suppliers and the legal department during contract negotiation.
* Submit necessary paperwork to ensure completeness and compliance with company policy related to suppliers (Contract, Vendor Access Agreement, COI).
* Play a key role in communicating change of suppliers and implementation of the same with key operations personnel.
* Analyze contracts, invoices, and documentation for compliance with existing agreements (KPIs, SLAs, price). Create detailed reports based on findings and follow up on resolutions.
* Analyze and calculate current costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditures.
* Monitor vendor performance and investigate vendor complaints to ensure a satisfactory resolution for all parties.
* Ability to identify how suppliers affect the company across all business lines and how changes in the relationship may impact other areas of the business.
* Support special projects or initiatives as required.
Qualifications & Experience – Category Lead - Fleet
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting and/or Finance, preferred.
* Clear understanding of contract terms and conditions.
* CPSM certification preferred.
* Prior demonstrated experience in roles that support the job description above is preferred.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
* Attention to detail and accuracy, in addition to the ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
* Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
* Desire to learn new skills/concepts.
Benefits – Category Lead – Fleet
* Death in Service – 4 x salary.
* Company Car/Car Allowance.
* Company Bonus.
* 25 days annual holiday entitlement + Birthday + Bank Holidays.
* Health Insurance.
* On-site Parking.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Access to flu vaccinations.
* Mental Health First Aiders / Mental Health Employee Champions.
* Free eye examinations.
* Salary Exchange - Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days).
* Salary Exchange - Car Scheme.
* Private Health cover for employees >10 years’ service.
* Health Cash Plan (Medicash).
* Employee Referral Scheme (£1,000 on successful recruitment).
* Permanent Health Insurance.
* Company sick pay.
* Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees – service related).
* Pension matched up to 5%.
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon or send a copy of your CV.
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