Procurement Operations Manager

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We’re looking for a Procurement Operations Manager to lead the day to day running of procurement operations, strengthen spend control, and improve how the business engages with Procurement. This is a role where you will have real influence over processes, systems, supplier management and stakeholder experience.

You’ll lead the Procurement Operations Team and own the operational backbone of Procurement from intake and workflow management to supplier data, contracts, reporting and systems. You’ll act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensure strong spend governance, and help shape how Procurement adds value across the business.

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Lead and develop the Procurement Operations team, supporting performance and career development.
• Manage procurement intake, triage and workflow across BAU activity, renewals and new requests
• Maintain excellent operational knowledge of the business and act as the ‘voice of the customer’ to shape strategy process and policies.
• Own the design and delivery of core operational processes including onboarding and terminations, working with the Procurement Risk team ensure compliance with all policy. 
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier data to meet policy, reporting and business needs
• Deliver effective spend management, including purchase requests, orders and spend controls.
• Own and optimise procurement systems, ensuring they are used consistently and efficiently.
• Act as the business’s first point of contact for Procurement and represent stakeholder needs.
• Oversee outsourced procurement activity delivered by the Group Shared Service Centre.
• Support the delivery of strong spend control principals through the operation of the purchase request, order process and spend control tower.
• Provide regular operational reporting and insight to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support strong risk and compliance standards across procurement policies and processes.
• Lead communications and engagement to promote Procurement across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading operational teams in a procurement or supply chain environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and delivery skills.
• Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities.
• Track record of improving processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
• Commercially and financially minded, with strong analytical capability.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Exposure to regulated environments with strong risk and compliance expectations.
• Strong systems capability, including procurement tools and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of automotive, leasing or operational supply chains is advantageous.

What we offer

Rewards & Financial Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme,

EV company car, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.

Time Off & Work–Life Balance

25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days , Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable).

Workplace & On‑Site Facilities

Free parking, EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!

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.