Vehicle Purchasing Assistant - Dublin, Ireland - Cpl

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the order management process from order placement through to end user delivery in line with procedures, processes and SLAs to maintain best-in-class efficiencies.
• Negotiate and monitor discounts, with a view to maximising where there is potential volume.
• Coordination of vehicle fit-out requirements with third-party suppliers.
• Consistent monitoring of new vehicle delivery dates to ensure communicated timelines and customer expectations are met.
• Proactive management of new vehicle registrations as per arrival dates, contract end dates and customer requirements.
• Collaboration with customers, drivers and suppliers to ensure new vehicles are delivered within efficient and agreed timelines.
• Coordination of any return vehicles in conjunction with new vehicle deliveries.
• Manage and maintain relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, including participation and engagement at meetings/events.
• Systematic management of each of the above tasks so that reporting and automated communication are accurate.
• Plan, implement and manage the annual vehicle supply tendering process.
• Regular reporting and presenting to management on the performance of the function.
• Working closely with other internal teams to ensure business and customer objectives are met.

Key Requirements:

• Organisation and consistent time management is essential to strong performance within the role.
• Energetic self-starter, team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work to SLAs and/or under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility and the ability to multitask.
• Customer-centric with the ability to be empathetic where practicable.
• Previous experience in the motor trade desirable, but not essential.