General Manager - Procurement

General Manager - Procurement

Apply locations Bristol CEC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR_

At Ayvens, progress starts with you.

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We are looking for an Order Team Executive who can join us.

This is a Hybrid role with a requirement to be in the Bristol office as required and flexibility to work from home.

Key Purpose

• Take a lead role in delivering the integration of Ayvens Procurement (UK) through embedding robust procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Oversee the delivery of the Ayvens UK procurement strategy (core categories) via creating strong partnerships with both Ayvens business stakeholders (local and at group level) and operational suppliers to deliver great outcomes (e.g. consistent service, commercial synergies, responsible practices, low business risk).
• Develop a collaborative 'centre of excellence' in which Procurement supports both Group goals, but offers an attentive 'shared service' right across the Ayvens business.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear targeted procurement strategy that underpins the formation/integration of Ayvens UK and is progressive in meeting future goals/targets. This includes supporting specific procurement synergy goals through robust renewals/contract management and harmonisation.
• Own the sourcing strategy for all 'core' procurement categories with both strategic and operational lens ensuring the provision of supply is both consistent and great value. The strategy works in conjunction with Group and Local stakeholders to ensure business and customer requirements are both understood and met.
• Ensure a 'shared service' model is developed to provide an attentive UK service for all Procurement needs. This blends both a need to introduce new policies, processes and procedures locally, but also work with Societe Generale and Ayvens Group to leverage their skills and experience in building the UK's capability.
• Introduce clear agreements with key internal functions to offer a diligent business partnership for all procurement needs. This includes core areas such as Legal, Commercial and wider Operations teams.
• Support the outsourcing strategy through both shaping future policy and taking a lead role in operational management of key suppliers.
• Maintain an effective forward radar in the industry with key trends and observations shared across the organisation. This is combined with an active sector and knowledge base to underpin the expertise required to undertake the role.
• Form strong Group relationships with a collaborative focus on mutual objectives that include robust planning & forecasting, alongside the achievement of targeted rebates and bonuses.
• Ensure good risk and compliance principles are followed at all times. This includes implementing diligent governance processes for all purchases through to using robust MI and insight to allow effective supervision controls to be embedded.
• To actively manage and lead the Procurement Team to be progressive in both their personal and business goals.

Skills, Experience & Background

• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong procurement or supply chain management experience - with the ability to lead on negotiating, shaping or influencing change. Includes a restless curiosity or passion to strive for continuous improvement in their field of expertise.
• An ability to think both strategically and innovatively whilst ensuring aligned business plans deliver against desired outcomes.
• Financially astute and commercially minded with experience of working with large or complex budgets.
• Experience in supporting and delivering change or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Robust data analysis and reporting skills (including being able to use information effectively to inform business decisions).
• A self-starter with excellent business planning and work organisation.
• An ability to work at pace and deliver focused timescales.
• Happy working as part of a team or taking on objectives autonomously.
• Leadership experience of managing teams through clear planning and effective performance management.
• Experience in a procurement, supply chain management and/or operational management context (degree level or qualifications desirable).
• An understanding of the automotive or leasing sector and/or associated operational supply chains.
• IT applications: good all-round personal computing skillset including Microsoft products e.g. Excel, PowerPoint.

What we can offer

• Salary £60-65k
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
• Volunteering days to assist in charity work
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Holiday buy/sell (subject to conditions)
• Travel Insurance (cost associated)
• Dental Insurance (cost associated)
• Flexible working options available
• Study support (where applicable)
• Access to Colleague Car Scheme (cost associated)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Referral bonus for referring an Employee
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free breakfast/fruit
• EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parking
• Progressive/collaborative culture

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.

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