Director, Strategic Alliances – Procurement Services

Element Fleet Management; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fleet management company based in Ireland is seeking a skilled professional to lead the procurement services function. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include improving procurement services, engaging stakeholders, and driving the adoption of a new internal platform. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the organization's effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement/service management with a service-design mindset.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, evolve, and continuously improve procurement services as an internal product.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure procurement services meet evolving needs.
• Drive successful adoption of the SSRM platform for delivering procurement services.

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element is the largest publicly traded pure‑play automotive fleet manager in the world. Our success is driven by our Purpose to Move the world through intelligent mobility, and fueled by our team members who help our clients manage fleets that deliver the goods and services our communities rely on. We are looking for more Purpose‑driven, client‑centered, and inclusive team members to join us.

We are looking for..

This role is accountable for shaping, managing, and continuously improving procurement services at Element. “Procurement services” are an internal product delivered by the Strategic Alliances function, to the rest of Element. This role will “own” the internal product globally, ensuring that sourcing and supplier relations are consistently delivered effectively and meet business needs.

A key enabler of this role’s success will be Element’s “SSR M ” (Sourcing & Supplier Relations Management) platform. SSRM is currently being implemented, and this role plays an important part on the implementation team. This role does not “own” the SSRM platform alone, but rather the global procurement services enabled and enhanced globally by SSRM.

This role is focused on the internal service model, quality, stakeholder experience, and value realization associated with Strategic Alliances’ function within Element.

Procurement Services Ownership & Improvement: Define, evolve, and continuously improve procurement services as an internal product globally. Monitor performance, collect feedback, and drive enhancements that improve delivery: speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership: Partner with business leaders across all functions to ensure procurement services meet evolving needs. Influence and build trust with senior stakeholders by demonstrating value and responsiveness. Champion process compliance and service adoption globally.

SSRM Implementation & Enablement: Drive successful adoption of the SSRM platform as the backbone for delivering procurement services. Ensure system use aligns with best practices, compliance standards, and business value realization. Partner with technology owners to prioritize enhancements and integrations.

Reporting & Analytics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for Strategic Alliances departments globally and provide regular reports on performance and achievements to senior management.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Element derives maximum value from procurement services through:

• A clear, well‑defined service model (managed as a product);
• Successful adoption and enablement of the SSRM platform;
• Continuous improvement in service quality, compliance, and stakeholder experience.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in procurement /service management, with a service‑design mindset.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills: inspires confidence, trust, and in turn encourages accountability, partnership, and transparency across all levels of the organization.
• Experience implementing enterprise systems and driving adoption.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, change management, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Expertise in sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement operations.
• Experience engaging/managing/consulting multiple key stakeholders with a demonstrated hands‑on delivery approach.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, networking skills, positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at driving measurable outcomes.
• Highly self‑motivated and self‑directed, with keen attention to detail.

As a Purpose‑driven, client‑centric organization, we are aligned by our shared Values across our global organization.

Our Values:

• We are always a force for good.
• We are experts defining the future of mobility.
• We are driven by client success.

Our Values define who and how we show up for each other and our clients, every day

Element and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins and membership of the travelling community. Disability‑related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process, please send an email to [e-mail].

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.