Procurement & Supplier Management Lead
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We're growing our Procurement team and are looking for an experienced Procurement & Supplier Management Lead to help shape how we manage outsourcing, supplier relationships and third-party risk across the UK business.
This is a varied role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll work with key stakeholders across the business to develop our outsourcing approach, strengthen supplier management practices and ensure our key supplier relationships continue to deliver value. You'll also play an important role in supporting procurement projects, business integration activities and ongoing improvements across our supplier network.
Procurement & Supplier Management Lead key responsibilities will include
- Leading procurement activity relating to outsourcing and offshoring arrangements across the UK business.
- Reviewing and analysing outsourcing opportunities and making recommendations to support business objectives.
- Managing relationships with key outsourced suppliers, helping to ensure they meet performance, compliance and service expectations.
- Embedding consistent supplier management practices across the organisation.
- Supporting and coaching business owners on supplier governance, performance monitoring and contract management.
- Working with stakeholders to identify, monitor and manage supplier-related risks.
- Coordinating actions to address any control weaknesses or areas of concern.
- Representing Procurement on business change, integration and group-wide projects.
- Supporting the continued development of procurement processes, systems and ways of working.
- Contributing to sustainability and ESG initiatives within our supply chain.
- Looking for opportunities to improve supplier performance, efficiency and value across the business.
Skills and Experience
You'll be an experienced procurement or supplier management professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving positive change.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience in Procurement, Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management.
- A background in managing strategic suppliers, outsourced services or complex third-party relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing significant supplier spend.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support decision-making.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
- Experience within automotive, fleet, leasing or a similar operational environment would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
What we offer
Rewards & Financial Benefits
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme
Health & Wellbeing
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 (limited), 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 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 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.