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 Here 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 is why we are listening; open to learning new things - about each other and ourselves. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It is The Holman Way We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Lead – National Suppliers (Fleet) to join our growing National Suppliers Team here at Holman UK. This role will be based out of our HQ in Chippenham, with the opportunity for hybrid working, following an initial training period, details of which will be discussed at interview. This is a permanent opportunity, and we are looking to pay approx. £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities will include: Lead develop and manage relationships with suppliers, in line with current corporate strategy to drive improvements Manage allocated supplier contracts, invoices and documentation ensuring compliance with existing agreements (KPIs, SLAs, price) Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure contractual revenues/rebates received from suppliers Work with team and suppliers to reduce contract administration burden across internal teams and improve supplier governance Lead and implement changes to supplier processes and communicate both internally/externally Create detailed reporting packs for each supplier that support continuous improvement Monitor supplier performance and investigate supplier complaints to ensure a satisfactory resolution for all parties, complete root cause analysis and put actions plans in place to reduce recurring complaints Identify how suppliers affect the company across all business lines and how changes in the relationship may impact other areas of the business Work with team to ensure contracts are designed for operational efficiency as well as cost Submit necessary supplier-related paperwork, to ensure completeness and compliance with company policy Manage performance of team with a focus on continual improvement and team development. Work with HR/Learning and Development to employ coaching strategies to build the individuals skills and to manage all personnel issues and motivate & engage employees. We are looking for candidates who have: Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or equivalent work experience 3-5 years’ experience, including 2 at a leadership level Experience of working within the contract hire or leasing industry and of managing at least one of the following fleet related areas: Roadside Assistance, Car Rental, Tyre Fitment, Glass Provision, Accident Management Experience of working within the contract hire or leasing industry and of managing at least one of the following fleet related areas: Roadside Assistance, Car Rental, Tyre Fitment, Glass Provision, Accident Management Developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy Experience leading / managing a team of people What’s in it for you? 26 days annual holiday entitlement ( 8 bank holidays) Company Car or Car Allowance Group Personal Pension Plan Death in Service insurance cover Critical illness insurance cover Free parking Health cash plan Profit Sharing Annual Bonus 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 If you are a current Holman employee and wish to apply for this role, please notify your current line manager of 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 visa 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, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. LI-HYBRID Holman is a global automotive leader that serves both commercial and consumer clients The Holman Way by always doing the right thing for our people, our customers, and the community since 1924. The Holman story began nearly a century ago as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey. Today, Holman, headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is one of the largest family-owned automotive service organizations in North America with more than 6,500 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany. Holman delivers a unique range of automotive-centric services including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Guided by its deeply rooted core values and principles, Holman is continuously Driving What’s Right. Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.