Procurement Manager

About Autotrader 

You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about?

We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.

About the role 

Our Procurement team within our Leasing community are looking for a Procurement Manager to join the business. This role plays a vital part in shaping and delivering a strategic approach to sourcing cars, vans, and pickups, while supporting sales targets, commercial performance, and day-to-day operational efficiency. 

In this role, you'll work closely with the Procurement Director and another Procurement Manager, along with wider internal teams, to keep procurement activity moving at pace, with clear communication and strong commercial focus.  

You'll lead sourcing, contracting, and transactional purchasing activity, manage relationships with dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers, and negotiate favourable terms that support value, margin improvement, and risk management. You'll also help ensure that procurement activities align with business objectives, contractual requirements, and operational needs. 

You'll support the development and execution of procurement strategies, lead conversations with manufacturers and dealers to identify new opportunities and use market insight to inform sourcing decisions. Working with funders and internal stakeholders, you'll help secure the right stock mix to support sales objectives, oversee contract and purchase order activity, and collaborate with pricing and fulfilment teams to maximise deal opportunities. Ensuring procurement processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient will also be a key part of your role. 

You'll have the opportunity to attend manufacturer launches, industry events, and fleet exhibitions to elevate Autotrader’s profile and stay ahead of market developments. These, along with other methods, will help build and grow supplier relationships through clear, credible communication, earning trust to unlock exclusive pricing opportunities and long-term commercial value.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a commercially focused procurement role and make a direct impact on performance across the business

What we're looking for

• You will have proven experience in procurement or commercial negotiations within the Automotive industry with OEM's and finance companies, ideally with an understanding of the vehicle leasing market 
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen to deliver margin improvement, generating great leasing pricing for out consumers 
• Skilled relationship manager, able to work effectively with OEMs, dealers, funders, and internal stakeholders
• You will be a confident negotiator with experience managing complex, high-value deals and securing favourable commercial outcomes
• Have a collaborative approach and be comfortable working closely with sales, pricing, and fulfilment teams to help deliver opportunities smoothly
• You'll be a confident communicator, comfortable representing Autotrader at various industry events and exhibitions with the ability to influence at all levels  
• You'll be proactive, adaptable, attention detail-oriented and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic market 
• Have strong awareness of market trends and competitor pricing, using insight to support sourcing and procurement decisions
• You'll be comfortable using data to inform decision-making and identify commercial opportunities 

During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria to determine if we progress your application further.

Benefits

We’re offering a salary of £45,000–£55,000, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. 

You'll have 28 days' holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half-day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. 

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You'll spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection.

Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.

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