Vehicle Procurement Manager

About the Role

As Vehicle Procurement Manager you will negotiate supply agreements with global car manufacturers to accelerate zero-emission mobility. Working from our Weybridge and London offices twice a week, you will convert demand forecasts into purchasing strategies, lead high-value contract negotiations and manage OEM relationships end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

• Own direct procurement for assigned OEMs, securing vehicles, pricing, volume and lead-times that match operational targets
• Lead commercial negotiations on cost, volume commitments and contract terms while preserving long-term partnerships
• Act as primary contact for all OEM contractual matters; escalate and resolve supply constraints rapidly
• Translate Planning-team forecasts into data-driven purchasing strategies
• Track supplier performance, identify risk and champion continuous improvement
• Align dealer allocations with OEM supply to guarantee on-time customer deliveries
• Support the Procurement Director in strategic reviews and Board reporting

What You’ll Need

• Proven automotive or high-value direct procurement experience; OEM or dealer-network exposure preferred
• Demonstrated success in complex commercial negotiations delivering cost, volume and service advantages
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable building purchasing plans from demand and market data
• Excellent stakeholder management—external manufacturers/dealers and internal Operations, Finance and Planning teams
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset that spots supply-chain risk early and acts fast
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

Why Octopus?

• Market-leading flexible salary — discussed openly on first recruiter call
• Top-tier benefits package: Octopus Employee Benefits
• Part of Octopus Energy Group—Sunday Times Best Company 2024 & Glassdoor 50 Best Places to Work
• Shape the electric-vehicle transition and decarbonise transport
• Dog-friendly offices and inclusive, autonomous culture