Category Lead – Garage Network
Birmingham
Hybrid
Circa £40,000 - £50,000
Our client are an award-winning fleet management company who are continuing to grow yearly. They are seeking a category lead for their garage network to join their Birmingham office.
Responsibilities – Category Lead – Garage Network
Develop and manage relationships with the SMR garage network in line with current corporate strategy to drive continual improvement in supplier performance and network utilisation
Manage key SMR supplier contracts, invoices and documentation for compliance with existing agreements (KPIs, SLAs, price)
Support the implementation of new customer mobilisations by sourcing additional suppliers and service lines as required
Support the development of our Garage network approach including our offer, rewards and network community
Work closely with the network to ensure we receive contractual revenues/rebates from suppliers
Work with suppliers to reduce contract administration burden across internal teams and improve supplier governance
Understand internal/external customer's needs and investigate potential with current and new suppliers
Lead and implement changes to supplier processes and communicate both internally/externally
Qualification/Experience – Category Lead – Garage Network
An education to Degree level in Business, and/ or Finance (preferred), or CIPS qualification (or working toward),
Experience in working in a fleet management environment or experience managing large supplier panels (desirable)
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.
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
Benefits – Category Lead – Garage Network
26 days annual holiday entitlement (+ 8 bank holidays)
Group Personal Pension Plan
Death in Service insurance cover
Critical illness insurance cover
Free parking
Health cash plan
Profit Sharing Annual Bonus
Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees – service related)
Long Service Awards, Support for further education / employee development.
Car or car allowance
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to
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