What we do. Electric Car Leasing
Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.
Ready to hustle for the green revolution? As our OEM Commercial Manager, you will be the strategic bridge between top automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and our internal squads. We are looking for an ultimate deal‑hunter – someone with an entrepreneurial, relentless mindset who thrives on securing the absolute best pricing, volume commitments, and commercial terms to accelerate our mission of making zero‑emission driving accessible to everyone.
This is a high‑impact, fast‑paced role that goes far beyond transactional buying. Armed with a data‑driven approach and sharp commercial acumen, you will take full ownership of our direct procurement activities. You will translate forecasts and market insights from our Planning team into killer purchasing strategies, lead complex negotiations, and act as the main point of contact for all high‑stakes contractual discussions.
You’ll be managing daily relationships across various stakeholders, proactively resolving supply constraints, and ensuring a seamless journey from the OEM order straight through to customer delivery. Working closely with Operations, Finance, and the Procurement Director, your ability to build exceptional relationships and spot a great deal will ensure our supply chain remains resilient, cost‑effective, and perfectly aligned with our hyper‑growth targets.
This role will be based out of our Weybridge and London offices twice a week and requires occasional travel across the UK and globally.
Please note that you must have a valid UK driving licence.
What you’ll do
* Own direct procurement activity across assigned various car manufacturers (OEMs), securing supply in line with procurement plan and operational targets.
* Lead OEM negotiations, including pricing, volume commitments, lead times, and commercial terms to optimise value and maintain strong relationships.
* Manage day to day OEM relationships, acting as the main point of contact for all commercial and contractual discussions.
* Collaborate closely with the Procurement Planning team, leveraging their data, forecasting, and analysis to inform negotiation strategy and supply decisions.
* Escalate and resolve OEM issues quickly, maintaining strong communication channels between Procurement, Planning, and Operations.
* Monitor OEM performance, identifying risks, supply constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with the dealer network, ensuring alignment between OEM supply, stock allocation, and customer delivery performance.
* Support the Procurement Director in shaping supplier strategy and contributing to key business reviews and SLT reporting.
* Collaborate with Procurement Planning and Pricing teams for forecast accuracy, market insights, and supply data.
* Partners with Dealer Operations to ensure a seamless transition from OEM order through to customer delivery.
* Provides feedback loops to the Planning and Finance teams to maintain data accuracy and financial alignment.
What you’ll need
* The Ultimate Hustler: You’re relentless when it comes to finding a great deal and pushing through projects and initiatives. You have an entrepreneurial, deal‑hunting mindset that means you’re always looking for an angle – whether that’s securing better pricing, getting our hands on more stock, or negotiating perks that give us a commercial edge.
* Procurement & OEM Expertise: Proven experience in direct procurement or supply chain management, within the automotive industry or working closely with major OEMs and dealer networks is a definite bonus although not a must have.
* Master Negotiator: A strong track record of leading complex commercial negotiations, managing high‑stakes contracts, and securing the best possible terms (pricing, volume, and lead times) without compromising relationships.
* Data‑Driven Mindset: Highly analytical and comfortable diving into numbers. You know how to take forecasts, market insights, and supply data from the Planning team and turn them into a killer purchasing strategy.
* Exceptional Relationship Builder: Brilliant communication skills at all levels – from the CEO to the junior members of the team. Being able to adapt approach and style accordingly with the ability to act as the "strategic bridge" between external giants (manufacturers, dealers) and internal squads (Operations, Finance, Planning, and the Senior Leadership Team).
* Proactive Problem Solver: A sharp eye for spotting supply chain risks or bottlenecks before they happen, paired with the resilience and bias‑for‑action needed to resolve issues fast.
* Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of finance and business strategy, ensuring your procurement plans stay perfectly aligned with our financial goals and growth targets.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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