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 Additional Job Description WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!