Procurement Manager - Fleet

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Fleet Procurement Lead for a strategic role in London. You will drive the global fleet strategy, manage a complex RFP process, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency. This 6-month interim position offers the opportunity to enhance existing frameworks and solidify a progressive fleet management approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fleet procurement or category management.
• Proven track record leading RFPs, ideally in telematics or automotive technology.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the global Fleet Category Strategy for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead a high-value global RFP for fleet telematics and consolidate suppliers.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on fleet strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Capability

Autonomy

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Interim Fleet Procurement Lead

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days on-site per week)

Contract Type: Interim (6 months, with likely extension)

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-calibre Interim Fleet Procurement Lead to take ownership of a strategically significant and globally impactful category during a period of transition.

The role involves reviewing, upgrading, and implementing the global fleet strategy, leading a complex telematics RFP, and managing the handover of fleet into shared services, ensuring commercial value is preserved and delivery remains high-quality.

You will be stepping into a category that has already seen progress under a high-performing predecessor and is now primed for consolidation, optimisation, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review and enhance the global Fleet Category Strategy, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.
2. Lead a high-value global RFP for fleet telematics, consolidating suppliers and optimising the existing global portal for improved safety, visibility, and performance.
3. Act as the go-to fleet expert across the organisation, working alongside internal stakeholders in H&S, Marketing, and Operations to navigate industry nuances and ensure alignment.
4. Support the transition of fleet and travel categories into Global Business Services (GBS) by defining ownership, KPIs, and what remains strategic vs. what gets transferred.
5. Provide commercial advice and drive delivery with minimal oversight - owning the space, not waiting for instruction.
6. Engage with a diverse, multicultural procurement team, reporting to Caroline Blackmoor (Procurement Lead, Corporate Services), and liaise with senior leaders including the Group Head of Indirects.
7. Leverage existing data, category documentation, and legacy knowledge to build momentum and avoid duplication.
8. Ensure full continuity and wrap-up by year-end, delivering clear outputs and a fit-for-purpose handover pack.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable experience in fleet procurement or category management at a regional or global level.
• Proven track record leading complex RFPs, ideally including telematics or automotive technology.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability - able to critique existing frameworks and propose pragmatic improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills within matrixed and hierarchical organisations.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy, but collaborative and team-oriented in delivery.
• Confident communicator - able to influence, present clearly, and act as a credible internal advisor.

Working Pattern

Hybrid working with 3 days per week in BAT's London office. Some flexibility on remote days depending on business needs and project stage.