As Supplier Manager, reporting to the Head of Specialist Manufacturers & Network, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of strategically important suppliers and play a key role in ensuring they deliver excellent outcomes for our customers and business.
This is a senior, autonomous role combining strategic supplier leadership with strong operational and commercial management. You'll understand performance at account level, identify emerging trends and intervene where supplier issues affect cost, customer experience, compliance or vehicle availability.
You'll bring strong supplier and category-management knowledge, with the commercial mindset to negotiate, influence and hold major partners to account. You'll be comfortable moving between operational detail and strategic priorities - understanding what is happening today, identifying what the trends are telling us and recommending what needs to change for the future.
Ideally, you'll have experience within automotive, leasing, fleet services, roadside assistance, tyres, recovery or a similarly complex supplier environment. More importantly, you'll know how to lead a portfolio and get the best from strategically important partners.
You'll be a great fit if you have:
Our benefits package is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to customise it to meet your unique needs. Whether you're focused on your health, financial security, or simply want to enhance your lifestyle, we offer a variety of options to support you.
Our offer to you includes:
- An excellent bonus scheme
- Company car or cash alternative – with fantastic EV incentives
- Flexible hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
- Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
At Novuna, we're a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to us directly.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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