Head of Procurement and Fleet

Overview

In this leadership role, you will design and execute procurement and fleet strategies to drive efficiency and cost savings. You will oversee supplier management, compliance, and fleet operations to support business objectives from our Leeds office. You will influence cross-functional decisions, champion sustainability, and optimize vehicle utilisation while ensuring regulatory and safety standards. This is an opportunity to shape procurement and fleet practices in a fast-growing facilities service provider, with a clear impact on performance and cost control.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• On-site gym
• Training and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to realise cost savings and efficiency
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for quality and timely delivery
• Establish procurement policies ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the supply chain
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives
• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives in procurement processes
• Develop and implement a fleet strategy to optimise vehicle utilisation and reduce costs
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and disposal of company vehicles
• Ensure fleet compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations
• Implement cost control measures including fuel management, leasing strategies, and insurance negotiations
• Utilise fleet management software and analytics to monitor performance and maintenance schedules
• Develop and enforce driver safety, training, and vehicle usage policies

Key requirements

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• CIPS qualification highly desirable
• Proven experience in procurement and fleet management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• In-depth understanding of supply chain management principles
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance metrics
• Knowledge of fleet operations including leasing, maintenance, and compliance
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in procurement and fleet management software
• Full UK Driving licence

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• negotiation
• procurement software
• fleet management software
• budgeting and cost control

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