Fleet Procurement Manager

Fleet Procurement Manager

Competitive Salary, Bonus, Company Car, Pension, Holidays and Benefits

Role Overview

This is a hybrid role that requires the successful candidate to be in our Leicester HQ office two days per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused and strategic Fleet Procurement Manager to join Europcar Mobility Group UK.

Reporting into the Fleet Procurement function, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with global vehicle manufacturers and key supplier partners. You will lead commercial negotiations, optimise vehicle acquisition strategies and ensure the business maintains a cost effective, sustainable and market leading fleet.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Provision of a fully electric company car with on site charging (subject to availability)
• Bonus
• Starting on 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Free on site car parking (subject to availability)
• Pension and a life insurance scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Discounted hotel rates through the Accor Group after 12 months service*
• Cycle2Work*
• Free annual eye tests
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and key suppliers to secure competitive commercial terms and reliable vehicle supply.
• Lead commercial negotiations for annual fleet purchasing programmes and ad-hoc vehicle sourcing requirements.
• Deliver best value through optimisation of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), manufacturer support, rebates, incentives and delivery schedules.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing and maintaining commercial agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify opportunities for supplier performance improvements, cost efficiencies and long-term value creation.

Fleet Planning & Market Intelligence

• Monitor automotive market trends, manufacturer strategies, supply chain developments and emerging technologies.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes including Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations and sustainability initiatives.
• Produce market insights and recommendations to support strategic fleet planning and business decision-making.

Data Management & Commercial Analysis

• Maintain accurate procurement data, pricing schedules, contract documentation and supplier records.
• Analyse fleet purchasing performance, supplier KPIs and procurement spend to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Produce regular management information and reports to support senior leadership and commercial planning.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders including Commercial, Revenue & Capacity Management, Operations, Finance and Vehicle Remarketing.
• Act as the procurement subject matter expert, providing commercial guidance and supporting cross-functional projects.
• Present procurement recommendations and business cases to senior management where appropriate.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards and contractual obligations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, efficiency and supplier performance.
• Promote sustainability, innovation and best practice throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Skills & Experience

• Proven procurement or commercial buying experience, ideally within the automotive, fleet or leasing sector.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost saving and value enhancing opportunities.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and strong problem solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Self motivated, proactive and results driven.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism when handling commercially sensitive information.

Technical Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, together with experience using Google Workspace.
• Experience analysing procurement data and producing management reports.
• Good understanding of fleet procurement principles and automotive market dynamics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification (or working towards) is desirable, although equivalent commercial experience will be considered.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Fleet Procurement Manager within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on speculative applications being sent.