Programme Manager

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £50k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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Activate Group Limited

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2015

🚘 Automotive

🏭 Manufacturing

🛡️ Insurance

Automotive • Manufacturing • Insurance

Activate Group Limited is a technology-driven accident management service provider that partners with major insurers and fleet operators in the UK. The company focuses on delivering efficient, cost-effective claims and repair journeys, handling everything from first notification of loss (FNOL) to repair management and vehicle recovery. With a commitment to optimizing claims processes through technology and an extensive repair network, Activate Group aims to reduce downtime and manage costs for its clients across personal and commercial lines.

📋 Description

• Develop, manage and optimise Preferred Supplier programmes within vehicle manufacturer Paint & Body Programmes • Ensure suppliers deliver high-quality products, services and performance aligned with vehicle manufacturer networks • Provide leadership and support to optimise programme revenue • Manage relationships with preferred suppliers across paint, consumables, distribution and equipment • Optimise use of approved products by repairers • Communicate with suppliers, customers, paint companies, distributors and dry goods providers to deliver programme objectives • Provide communications and promotions of preferred supplier products and services to VWG Paint and Body Centres • Support bodyshops in adopting preferred supplier solutions to optimise efficiency and commercial benefits • Monitor supplier compliance with quality, delivery and commercial performance standards • Analyse sales, performance and product compliance data to identify improvement opportunities • Use dashboards and scorecards to monitor performance and drive data-led programme decisions • Conduct supplier performance reviews and scorecard assessments • Drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives • Coordinate supplier onboarding, product introductions and training programmes • Work with internal field teams and suppliers to onboard new network sites • Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership and vehicle manufacturer clients • Ensure alignment with manufacturer network requirements and standards • Represent the programme at industry events, supplier meetings and performance reviews • Facilitate workshops, supplier days and engagement initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience within the automotive paint & body sector, aftermarket supply chain or refinish product distribution • A proven track record of strong performance in driving performance and key field operation metrics • Strong background in supplier account management, commercial programme management or network performance roles • Demonstrated success managing commercial agreements, rebates, pricing structures and supplier performance KPIs • Experience analysing performance data to drive commercial improvement • Understanding of bodyshop workflow, paint systems, consumables and product compliance requirements • Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with centre staff at all levels, Bodyshop Managers, Regional Managers, Group Directors and senior management teams • Commercially driven, results-focused and proactive in addressing performance issues • Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high standards • Self motivated, resilient, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively • Confident communicator who can present with credibility to suppliers and manufacturer clients • Able to build strong relationships and maintain a professional and engaging presence

🏖️ Benefits

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays • Personal health cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare such as dental and optical check-ups • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay • Life assurance at three times your basic salary • Free breakfasts and fresh fruit • A birthday surprise for everyone • Genuine development and progression opportunities • Regular feedback and career planning • Team events and company-wide celebrations • Supportive culture and tools to do your best work