Cognex Corporation
Website:
cognex.com
Job details:
Job Description
Responsible for the end-to-end management of Cognex’s European vehicle fleet (~200 vehicles across 18+ countries), combining hands-on operations with ownership of cost, suppliers, policy, and performance. The role ensures the fleet is managed efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively, with strong financial control.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full vehicle lifecycle (order → delivery → in-life management → return), including orders, renewals, returns, inspections, and damage handling
- Act as the primary point of contact for drivers and fleet suppliers, managing all queries and issues
- Maintain accurate fleet records, contracts, and vehicle data, ensuring alignment with financial and payroll systems
- Manage relationships with leasing and rental providers (e.g. ALD Automotive, Arval), ensuring delivery in line with agreed terms and service levels
- Own the review, validation, and approval of all fleet supplier invoices, ensuring:
-Accuracy against contracted rates
-Correct application of lease, damage, and service charges
-Proper coding to cost centres and GL accounts
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing and payment
- Maintain and reconcile fleet cost data (leases, damages, usage), supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
- Identify cost trends and drive cost control and savings initiatives
- Own and maintain the European Fleet Policy, ensuring compliance and alignment with business needs
- Ensure data accuracy and reporting on fleet cost, usage, and performance across countries
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Strong operational, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong financial and analytical capability (cost control, invoice validation)
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with ownership and accountability
- High attention to detail; ability to manage complexity across countries
- Strong internal stakeholder communication skills across multiple countries are essential
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