About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Downer is an industry leader in fleet management, offering end-to-end solutions to our customers. Our dedicated and high-performing team offers whole-of-life vehicle and mobile plant management including procurement, lease management, servicing, maintenance and defect management.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
The Fleet Category Manager – Light Vehicles (LV) will manage the specification selection, design, acquisition, and delivery of Fleet capital expenditure (capex) requests. In this role, you will research manufacturers, obtain quotes and carry out critical risk assessments on all capex requests. Provide analytical and financial recommendation for business decisions in this high pace role.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop Financial models & reporting.
- Planning the Annual fleet replacements and producing Fleet selection guides detailing standard build selections and pricing.
- Build strong supplier relationships and ensure fit out providers and supply chain partners are performing to ensure optimal value for Downer.
- Lead collaboration meetings with Fleet managers and operational business leaders
- Oversee the supply of Fleet assets, ensuring compliance with standards, and organise user and supplier training
A key aspect of this role will be driving innovation and technology solutions to reduce the administrative burden of capital investment, while focusing on the continuous improvement of processes and procedures for capital investment and business partner management. The ability to travel and stay away from your homebase is required.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We are seeking a customer-centric individual with strong business acumen; you will be someone who can effectively understand stakeholder needs while driving business success. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills with a focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will have:
- Experience in supply chain management.
- Experience managing a large national supplier network
- Strong understanding of lease terms and arrangements
- Strong Business acumen and analytical financial skills.
- An exceptional focus on Health & Safety and Zero Harm practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; JDE knowledge is an advantage
- Proven track record in developing successful relationships with customers and major suppliers.
- Clear understanding of positive leadership behaviours and strong and successful collaborative relationships with peers in a corporate environment.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Company vehicle and work phone included
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- All the tools of trade you need to do your job
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 718392.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
