At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.
At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of these programs (programs may vary by country or worker type):
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life and Disability Insurance
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Tuition Reimbursement
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Procurement Lead – SMR to join our expanding Supply Chain Team at Holman UK. In this role, you will lead procurement and commercial activities for our independent garage network and OEM dealers for all service, maintenance and repair. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing our commercial strategy for electric vehicle maintenance.
This role will be based out of our HQ in Chippenham, or in our new Birmingham office near the NEC with the opportunity for hybrid working, details of which will be discussed at interview. This is a permanent opportunity, and we are looking to pay £60,000, plus package.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Develop and execute a procurement strategy at the business unit level, in line with current strategy.
* Recognize and deliver cost savings and maximize profitability by negotiating the best possible supplier commercial contract terms.
* Innovation - Identify opportunities to collaborate with key vendors to develop new offerings.
* Work with category leaders to network externally with vendors and professional organizations related to their accountable business line.
* Lead, support and manage the bid process for large purchases.
* Work with vendor management team to drive supplier excellence through measurement, reward and recognition (quality, SLA’s).
* Work closely with vendor management group to provide feedback on vendor performance (cost, quality and execution) and follow up with resolutions including involvement in periodic vendor audits.
* Manage the procurement process within their accountable business line, ensuring that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to by personnel involved with the procurement function.
What are we looking for?
* Ideally, you’ll have 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a services business environment, both domestically and internationally preferred.
* Experience implementing strategic sourcing plans in support of business unit operations (balancing cost, risk and performance).
* Advanced understanding of supply chain procedures, processes, and core values.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days annual holiday entitlement (+ 8 bank holidays)
* Group Personal Pension Plan
* Death in Service insurance cover
* Critical illness insurance cover
* Free parking
* Health cash plan
* Partners In Excellence rewards – Partner of the Quarter, Partner of the Year
* Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees – service related)
* Long Service Awards, Support for further education / employee development.
If this sounds like the role for you then we look forward to welcoming your application!
The need to know parts:
* You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.
* You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.
* Please also be aware we do not provide sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.
We want to positively encourage differences within Holman UK and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Holman UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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