Supplier Manager

Novuna; Trowbridge, Newbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vehicle leasing is seeking a dynamic Supplier Relationship Manager. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring exceptional service delivery. You will manage a diverse portfolio, drive continuous improvement, and make impactful commercial decisions. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being, this forward-thinking company offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and a range of attractive benefits, including a new electric vehicle. Join a team that values innovation and customer-centricity in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

Brand new EV of your choice

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Full wellbeing package including Bupa PMI

Free onsite parking

Free EV charging on office days

Qualifications

• Experience managing suppliers in automotive/vehicle leasing/fleet management.
• Natural relationship builder with strong commercial decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize in-life value of automotive supplier relationships.
• Develop service improvement plans and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Supplier Management

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Decision Making

People Management

Job description

Are you an exceptional relationship builder with the commercial acumen to enhance our supplier service provision and act as the voice of our customers?

Do you have experience of managing automotive/vehicle leasing/fleet management suppliers within multi-million pound category spend?

Are you excited by the opportunity to join one of the UK's leading vehicle leasing companies and winner of the Fleet News Leasing Company of the Year 5 out of the last 6 years?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

***Please note this role is field/home based where we require travel to suppliers across the UK and visits to our offices in either Trowbridge (Wiltshire) and Newbury (Berkshire) on a weekly basis***

Want to know a little about us?

At Novuna Vehicle Solutions, we're passionate about building a better tomorrow. Which is why we're lightingthe way in the electric vehicle revolution. From family cars to HGVs, we're helping customers of all kinds on their journey to carbon-free mobility.

We're proud to be aTop 50 Inclusive employer. We're a signatory of the Women in Finance and the Race at Work Charter and we're Disability Confident Committed.

What does the role involve?

Reporting into our Head of Supplier Relationship Management you'll work alongside colleagues to maximise the in-life value of a portfolio of automotive categories such as our garage network, tyres, accident management or vehicle breakdown & recovery. You'll proactively manage these supplier relationships, ensuring service level agreements are being met, contractual performance metrics are being delivered and that suppliers are providing fantastic outcomes for our customers. Within your portfolio you'll manage risk appropriately, explore opportunities for cost efficiencies, and in collaboration with key business stakeholders drive the development of continuous improvement through game changing innovation.

Some of your key duties will also include:

• Establishing the root cause of any issues through regular liaison with key internal stakeholders and suppliers, developing service improvement plans if required
• Continual supplier research and development to optimise the value add opportunities within the service provision portfolio
• Visiting suppliers across the UK to build meaningful, long term relationships that keep the best interests of our customers at heart
• Line management responsibilities

What are we looking for?

To be considered for this role you'll be able to demonstrate the successful management of suppliers within the automotive/vehicle leasing/fleet management industry. You'll be a natural relationship builder, someone who keeps the needs of the customer at the forefront of their thinking with the commercial acumen and professionalism to challenge suppliers appropriately.

Also, we're looking for the following:

• The ability to make sound commercial decisions within the wider business context
• A collaborative individual who has the skillset to effectively influence senior colleagues throughout the business
• An understanding and awareness of automotive industry trends and factors that can impact on supplier performance
• Previous people management experience

What can we offer you?

At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have achance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine.

In addition to a market-benchmarked salary our offer to you includes:

• An annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of your salary
• A brand new EV of your choice from a range of leading manufacturers (insurance, servicing, maintenance all included)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Flexible hybrid working - with free onsite parking and free EV charging on office days
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
• Full wellbeing package including Bupa PMI, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year

What's the next step?

Interested? Start your application today and see what Novuna can offer you.

Novuna has been named one of the top 50 most inclusive employers for the fourth year running and this is also reflected in our recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring our application process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.

We're Disability Confident Committed, so if you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.

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