Procurement Manager - Fleet

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Interim Fleet Procurement Lead to own the global fleet strategy during a crucial transition. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fleet procurement, able to lead significant projects and collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet procurement or category management at a regional/global level.
• Track record leading complex RFPs, ideally in telematics or automotive technology.
• Strong analytical capability and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance global fleet category strategy for efficiency.
• Lead high-value RFP for fleet telematics.
• Support transition of fleet into Global Business Services.

Skills

Fleet Procurement

Category Management

Telematics

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Transformation

Job description

Job summary

Join BAT as an Interim Fleet Procurement Lead to own and evolve global fleet strategy, lead a major telematics RFP, and support the transition into shared services. 6-month contract, hybrid in London.

Key skills required for this role

Fleet Procurement Category Management Telematics Fleet Strategy Vehicle Lifecycle Management Supplier Consolidation RFP Management Contract Negotiation Procurement Transformation Shared Services Transition Indirect Procurement Commercial P

Important

This role needs a fleet procurement expert who can lead strategically, deliver fast, and confidently wrap up and transition a high-value category into shared services.

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

• Review and enhance the global Fleet Category Strategy, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.
• Lead a high-value global RFP for fleet telematics, consolidating suppliers and optimising the existing global portal for improved safety, visibility, and performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide commercial advice and drive delivery with minimal oversight - owning the space, not waiting for instruction.
• 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.
• Leverage existing data, category documentation, and legacy knowledge to build momentum and avoid duplication.
• 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.