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We are looking for an Category Manager Procurement who can join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

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

Key Purpose

• Oversee the delivery of the Ayven’s UK procurement strategy (core categories*) via creating strong partnerships with both Ayvens business stakeholders 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.
• Support the intergration of Ayvens Procurement (UK) through embedding robust procurement policies, processes and best practice
  
  

• Own the sourcing strategy for assigned ‘core’ procurement categories with a both strategic and operational lens to ensure the provision of of supply is both consistent and great value. Ensure the strategy is clearly documented and works in conjunction with (Group \ Local) stakeholders to ensure both business and customer requirements are understood and met.
• Through working in collaboration with the Group ensure all categories are underpinned by robust planning & forecasting, with the goal to maximise the acheivement of targeted synergies, rebates and bonuses.
• All ‘contracts’ under direct management are diligently managed throughout their lifecycle, whilst specialist support may be required to assist in wider ‘contracting’ or ‘commercial reviews’ across the Procurement Team portfolio.
• 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.
• Alongside the wider procurement team ensure a ‘shared service’ model is developed to provide an attentive UK service for all Procurement needs. This blends both a need to up introduce new policies, processes and procedures locally, but also work with Societe Generale and Ayvens Group more to leverage their skills and experience in building the UK‘s capability.
• Actively support the general management in specific projects or assignments as part of integration.
• Ensure good risk and compliance principles are followed 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.
  
  

• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Procurement or supply chain management experience – with the ability to lead on negotiating, shaping or influencing change.
• An ability to think strategically will the capability to both create and deliver against a business plan
• Financially astute and commercially minded
• Experience in supporting and delivering change or continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficient 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
• Experience in a procurement, supply chain managememt 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
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

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