A well-established business based in Nottingham, are now looking for a Procurement and Fleet Manager due to continued expansion.
The Procurement and Fleet manager will be a confident and experienced individual to oversee the purchase of products, services, and equipment for the organisation. You will monitor and reduce procurement costs whilst improving operating efficiency.
Duties include:
Procurement
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Sourcing of and negotiating with reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Managing stock across all locations to an optimised point to support Operational efficiency whilst optimising the inventory held
- Overseeing the daily activities of the purchasing team, including delegating tasks and supervising the current team
- Work with the Finance team and end users to identify and make improvements in the purchase order and goods receipt processes
- Build and implement subcontractor performance and management systems to support the Operation Management team
Fleet
- Procure vehicles, whether through lease, purchase, or other means, according to company requirements
- Maintain this ongoing around lease renewals and mileage limitations, to avoid any financial penalties.
- Register, obtain licenses, and insure the company's vehicles
- Oversee and schedule vehicle inspection, maintenance, and servicing to minimize downtime
- Maintain all vehicle information and inspection records
- Source and negotiate the best commercial insurance & fuel purchasing considering driver base and coverage areas
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Real-time vehicle location tracking
The Procurement and Fleet Manager you will have at least 2years' experience in a procurement manager role, ideally within the engineering sector. Procurement cost management and analysis skills are essential and experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.
In return you will be offered a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with 30 minutes for lunch; this is fully office based. Also, you will be offered 20 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays rising by one day per each year of service up to 25 days.
Benefits:
- Discounted travel to work schemes - Tram2Work and Robin Hood bus and tram scheme
- Great public transport location
- Cycle2work scheme
- Employee recognition scheme
- Paid refer a friend bonus
- Development and progression opportunities