Manager Fleet

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Location: Romania/Bucharest - hybrid work arrangement

Primary Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose the fleet management procurement manager is to oversee and manage the acquisition, maintenance, related services and utilization of Goodyear EMEA's car fleet & leased office facilities. The goal is to ensure that assets are acquired (lease or buy) cost-effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with the operational needs of the organization. This role ensures the car fleet & leased office facilities operate smoothly while balancing costs, quality, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategy - development, Leadership alignment & execution (>1600 vehicles & 42 office leases). Responsible for the annual leased office capex plan (office fit-out's)

• Cost Management. Budgeting: Developing and managing the fleet procurement budget, ensuring that costs align with organizational financial targets. Cost Optimization: Identifying opportunities to reduce fleet-related costs through better pricing, leasing options, or vehicle lifecycle management.

• Supplier and Vendor Relationship Management / Supplier Development: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality services, timely deliveries, and potential cost savings. Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitoring supplier performance, addressing any service issues, and adjusting as needed.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting. Fleet Performance Analysis: Monitoring fleet performance, including vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs, to identify areas for improvement.

• Reporting: Preparing and presenting reports to senior management on procurement activities, costs, fleet performance, and supplier relationships.

• Fleet Sustainability and Innovation. Sustainable Sourcing: Incorporating eco-friendly and energy-efficient vehicles into the fleet to support the organization's sustainability goals. Technology Adoption: Exploring and adopting fleet management technologies (e.g., GPS tracking, telematics) to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, Administration or related field

• Experience in Fleet Administration on an international level (2-3 years)

• Experience with outsourcing/PMO

• Experience in Strategic Procurement / category management (6-8 years minimum)

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Strong skills of SAP / VIM and MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical skills

• Good communication skills

• Project Management

• Customer oriented

We offer:

• Pay for Performance incentive plan.
• Recognize and reward success.
• Provide adequate health care: medical subscription & eyeglasses reimbursement.
• Protect our associates during unexpected moments in life: life insurance, employee assistance program, aid allowance.
• Support your personal plans through the Flexible benefits budget.
• We truly believe in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, through:
  • Flexible work schedule - specific to the activity /department
  • Hybrid work schedule #hybrid
  • Vacation: 25 days/year
  • Additional days off for special events
• Library Subscription through Bookster
• Easter and Christmas Allowance
• Referral bonus for new colleagues recommended by you
• Discount price to purchase Goodyear tires
• Discount offering for products and services through agreed partnership
• We provide the resources to continue developing your abilities and career to realize your full potential: whether it's learning from assignments, exposure to new experiences or coaching and mentoring
• Fun and CSR team is delegated to coordinate team events or community support initiatives

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.