Category Lead

Omega; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management company in Birmingham is seeking a Category Lead for their garage network. This hybrid role involves managing supplier relationships and contracts, with responsibilities aimed at improving performance and network utilization. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Finance, experience managing suppliers, and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a pension plan, and a potential car allowance.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Group Personal Pension Plan

Health cash plan

Profit Sharing Annual Bonus

Car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level in Business, and/or Finance preferred.
• Experience managing large supplier panels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with the SMR garage network.
• Manage key SMR supplier contracts and documentation.
• Support the implementation of new customer mobilisations.

Skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Business or Finance

CIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Category Lead

Birmingham

Hybrid

Circa £40,000 - £50,000 + Car

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 managing large supplier panels
• 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 –

• 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 Scott Montgomery on 01453 852566 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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