Head of Fleet

6 months ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom Reflex Vehicle Hire Limited Full time

Reflex Vehicle Hire are one of the UK’s fastest growing, Top 1000 Companies to inspire Britain and Europe. With a fleet size circa 5,500 vehicles and 148 plus employees operating from a 4-acre base at Loughborough, just a few minutes from the town Centre and 15 minutes’ walk from the train station.

Our Award-Winning Duty of Care package sets us apart from other commercial vehicle rental companies. We are the only rental business to hold the FTA Van Excellence Accreditation.

**Duties include but not limited to**:
**Identify and source new vehicle suppliers and manufacturers.**

**Conduct market research and stay up to date with industry trends to inform purchasing decisions.**

**Evaluate vehicle options, considering factors such as pricing, quality, availability, and maintenance costs.**

**Negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement.**

**Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering open communication and collaboration.**

**Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns promptly.**

**Continuously evaluate supplier capabilities and seek opportunities for improvement.**

**Regularly review supplier contracts and negotiate terms to optimise business outcomes.**

**Developing Reflex Strategy driving towards alternative fuel solutions.**

**Working collaboratively with the Remarketing team minimizing stock holding and maximizing revenues and profit.**

**Develop and manage the vehicle purchasing budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.**

**Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data-driven analysis.**

**Experience and desired capabilities**
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Purchasing Manager or in a similar procurement role within the automotive industry.
- Deep knowledge of the UK automotive market, including vehicle manufacturers, models, and pricing and used vehicle sales trends
- Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in using data to drive decision-making.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of achieving favorable terms.
- Develops and delivers clear messages to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation.
- Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Builds and uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
- Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and is dependable.
- Shows appropriate resilience in crises; puts the situation in perspective, stays focused and helps the organisation move forward.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge to work both collaboratively and independently reviewing and creating relevant, coherent, and effective reports.

Job Offering

**Salary**: £40,000- £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Loughborough

Hours: Permanent, full time 42.5 hours per week between 8.30am - 5.30pm

Holidays: 25 days + statutory

Reporting to: Operations Director

Extra: Onsite parking

Company pension

Company Car Life insurance Sick pay

Wellness program

Company Bonus scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person


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