Head of Procurement and Fleet

Job Title: Head of Procurement and Fleet

Location: Leeds (Newly Renovated Head Office)

Salary: £55,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week)

About Us

We are a supportive bridge staffing agency dedicated to connecting exceptional senior talent with leading companies across the UK. Through our partnership with one of the nation's fastest-growing soft FM service providers, we help transform the commercial cleaning and facilities management sector by combining cutting-edge workplace technology with a genuine commitment to personal growth, dynamic training, and ongoing career development.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement and Fleet to join our team based at our newly renovated Head Office in Leeds. In this vital leadership position, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive procurement and fleet management strategies, ensuring optimal cost efficiency, high supplier performance, and strict regulatory compliance to support our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

• Establish robust procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives across all procurement processes.

• Develop and implement an effective fleet strategy to optimise vehicle utilisation and reduce operational costs.

• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of company vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Utilise advanced fleet management software and analytics to monitor performance, efficiency, and maintenance schedules.

• Enforce policies for driver safety, training, and vehicle usage.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and/or CIPS qualification is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in procurement and fleet management, preferably within the Facilities Management industry.

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supply chain principles.

• Strong financial acumen with extensive experience in budgeting and cost control.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum plus car allowance.

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Newly renovated office space with a brand-new on-site gym and free on-site parking.

• Regular company events and internal mentoring schemes.

• Access to ongoing training and professional career development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Our company recognises and values the enriching benefits equality, diversity, and inclusion bring to our community. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, disabled, and neuro-diverse groups to apply. Our aim is to nurture happy teams who learn from and inspire each other, believing that diversity is key to achieving that goal.

Core Values:

• Be a good person

• Play as a team

• Think differently

• Make an impact