Category Lead

1 day ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

As a key member of the procurement team at Lithia UK, you will play a vital role in managing our key categories, including Finance, Office Services, and Sales Services.

About the Role
  • Champion the adherence to our procurement policy across the organization, actively promoting its importance and ensuring compliance to drive consistency and best practices.
  • Provide expert commercial guidance across departments, ensuring that all procurement activities deliver maximum value and contribute to the overall success of the business.
  • Monitor and track the progress of procurement projects, delivering clear insights into the benefits and value added to the business through our strategic initiatives.

About You

  • Strong attention to detail, planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your workload.
  • A passion for driving value and improving processes.

What We Offer

  • Salary up to £45,000, car allowance, pension, critical illness pay, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), single PMI, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales service.

Diversity is Our Strength: Lithia UK recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities.



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