Procurement And Fleet Manager

Procurement and Fleet Manager

Nottingham

Up to £50,000

Our client is a leading Security Systems company dedicated to customer safety. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and innovation. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit a Procurement and Fleet Manager to join the team and contribute to their ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement:

• Develop inventive and cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Source and negotiate with reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approve purchase orders and organise and confirm the delivery of goods and services.
• Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Oversee and manage IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Prepare procurement reports.
• Manage stock across all locations to optimise operational efficiency and inventory levels.
• Oversee the daily activities of the purchasing team, including task delegation and supervision.
• Organise and run quarterly stocktakes for the warehouse and remote stock locations.
• Establish quality control measures to ensure stock meets company standards.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries of the correct items and services.
• Ensure the goods are correctly received and recorded in the database.
• Identify and manage high volumes of stock to determine best practices.
• Collaborate with the finance team and end-users to improve purchase order and goods receipt processes.
• Build and implement subcontractor performance and management systems to support the Operations Management team.

Fleet:

• Procure vehicles through lease, purchase, or other means according to company requirements, maintaining this ongoing around lease renewals and mileage limitations to avoid financial penalties.
• Register, obtain licences, and insure the company’s vehicles.
• Secure vehicles, drivers (during work-related activities), and relevant assets.
• Partner with reputable repair and maintenance shops in favourable locations.
• Oversee and schedule vehicle inspections, maintenance, and servicing to minimise downtime.
• Maintain all vehicle information and inspection records.
• Securely store driver records.
• Reduce unnecessary expenses and increase fuel efficiency.
• Ensure fleet compliance with applicable regulations.
• Analyse fleet performance data and implement improvements.
• Report fleet performance and finances to upper management.
• Source and negotiate the best commercial insurance coverage for the fleet.