Procurement Manager

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Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager is part of the Services & Operations team and is responsible for leading and managing the Procurement function with the objectives to:

• Manage our suppliers in a way that give Ayvens the possibility to deliver best in class solutions to our customers
• Enable and drive change in relation to internal processes
• Liaise and steer collaboration with internal business partners of value streams to understand their needs
• Act in line with Ayvens and SG business ethics and as a professional partner to our suppliers
• Ensure the development of processes and tools that support Ayvens being perceived as a professional partner      

Responsibilities

• Local owner of Procurement strategy and overall responsible for implementing and executing the global strategy
• Conclude agreements with suppliers, including sourcing, tendering, and contract management
• Establish a constructive dialogue with selected strategic suppliers and establish a climate of cooperation and partnerships including follow-up meetings, etc.
• Compile statistics on purchasing and monitor bonuses, volumes and financial targets
• Ensure continuous focus on efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Ensure and responsible for Ayvens Procurement team adhering to KYS processes & policies
• Work according to the group and local procurement guidelines
• Support execution of company’s strategy, goals and policies
• Operate and Manage Procurement tools
• Ayvens Ireland’s contact person towards Ayvens Global Procurement
• Contribute to annual profit, forecasts in the annual plan (budget) and customer satisfaction targets

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Supplier relationship management knowledge

• Leverage best practice in terms of quality
• Manage supplier relationships and satisfaction

Business acumen and Operational knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of how own area of responsibility integrates with other businesses across the company and how the company differentiates itself from competitors to create a competitive advantage
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in negotiations and concluding of agreements
• Based on the needs of the business, develop purchasing strategies and policies
• Meetings and telephone contact with suppliers to ensure good relationships
• Supplier Evaluation
• Follow-up of the suppliers
• Analyse purchasing statistics
• Project and change management.

Personal characteristics

• Self-motivated, pro active
• Can handle high pace of work
• Coordinated and organized, attention to detail and work independently
• Positive about changes, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team oriented, strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Economics or equivalent knowledge through work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in car industry role preferably within leasing
• Extensive experience in purchasing in an international environment.
• Negotiation skills
• Experience from the mobility industry - If not experienced, at least a deep interest in vehicle after sales markets

IT Applications

• MS-Office (must) - and generally with good IT experience and understanding

To Apply

Please send a CV & detailed cover letter outlining relevant skills & experience to hr.ie@leaseplan.com

This role will be advertised internal and externally.

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.