Procurement Manager

As a core part of the Operations Division, Procurement is responsible for embedding the Ayvens sourcing and procurement policy to enhance our management of external spend, build internal supply chain management capability and nurture 3rd party partnerships.  This is a high profile department with procurement being a core strategic pillar within the group and UK business.

To support growth we’re currently seeking a Procurement Manager, an exciting opportunity to join a business critical team as we move forward with our integration. Initially offered as a 12 Month Fixed Term contract

Primary Objective

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

Key Responsibility

• Oversee the sourcing strategy and fulfilment for assigned procurement initiatives. Through working closely in conjunction with (Group \ Local) stakeholders the goal is to ensure both customer requirements are understood and these are translated into a consistent provision of supply that offers great value for money. In selected cases work closely with suppliers ‘in-life’ to drive continuous improvements and overall performance.

• Alongside the wider procurement team ensure a ‘shared service’ model is developed to provide an attentive UK service for all Procurement needs. This includes being the ‘front of house’ for the Procurement team, offering initial procurement support through, logging more detailed requirements, through to owning specific initiatives.

• Support the team management of the contract management / renewals portfolio to enable targeted actions including… i) contract harmonisation, ii) synergy creation, iii) rebate collection, iv) policy compliance, & v) risk management.

• Actively support the category management team in specific projects or assignments as part of integration.

• Becomes an expert in both Group and local policies, processes and procedures to help build the team’s knowledge and capability whilst maintaining compliance.

• 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.

• Support overall monitoring and metrics / reporting for the team, providing recommendations for future focus and performance improvements.

• Maintain an effective forward radar in the procurement 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.

This role supports succession planning into wider Ayvens Procurement roles (e.g. category management) or an individual looking to develop a career in Procurement.

Skills, Experience & Background

• Strong relationship, stakeholder management & interpersonal skills

• A ‘self starter’ with strong work organisation and planning skills

• Experience in a procurement, supply chain management and / or operational management context (desirable and / or complemented by a passion to develop a career in the Procurement sector).

• Happy working as part of a team or taking on objectives autonomously

• Proficient data analysis and reporting skills (including being able to use information effectively to inform business recommendations)

• Financially astute and commercially minded

• Experience in supporting change or continuous improvement initiatives

• Exposure to working in a regulated or strong risk and compliance environment

• IT applications: good all-round personal computing skillset including Microsoft products e.g Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

• An understanding of the automotive or leasing sector and / or associated operational supply chains (would be desirable but not essential)

What We Can Offer

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

Eligibility for Annual Bonus Scheme

Study support (where applicable)

Enhanced parental leave

Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

Cycle2work Scheme 

Free breakfast / fruit in the Bristol office

EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities, car parking

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?!