Category Lead

Category Lead – Fleet

Wiltshire

£45,000 - £65,000 + Car/Car Allowance

Our client are 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 companies 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’s 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 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 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 are preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Attention to detail, 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 on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to Andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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