Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager is part of the Services & Operations team and is responsible for leading and managing the Procurement function with the objectives to:

• Manage our suppliers in a way that give Ayvens the possibility to deliver best in class solutions to our customers
• Enable and drive change in relation to internal processes
• Liaise and steer collaboration with internal business partners of value streams to understand their needs
• Act in line with Ayvens and SG business ethics and as a professional partner to our suppliers
• Ensure the development of processes and tools that support Ayvens being perceived as a professional partner      

Responsibilities

• Local owner of Procurement strategy and overall responsible for implementing and executing the global strategy
• Conclude agreements with suppliers, including sourcing, tendering, and contract management
• Establish a constructive dialogue with selected strategic suppliers and establish a climate of cooperation and partnerships including follow-up meetings, etc.
• Compile statistics on purchasing and monitor bonuses, volumes and financial targets
• Ensure continuous focus on efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Ensure and responsible for Ayvens Procurement team adhering to KYS processes & policies
• Work according to the group and local procurement guidelines
• Support execution of company’s strategy, goals and policies
• Operate and Manage Procurement tools
• Ayvens Ireland’s contact person towards Ayvens Global Procurement
• Contribute to annual profit, forecasts in the annual plan (budget) and customer satisfaction targets

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Supplier relationship management knowledge

• Leverage best practice in terms of quality
• Manage supplier relationships and satisfaction

Business acumen and Operational knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of how own area of responsibility integrates with other businesses across the company and how the company differentiates itself from competitors to create a competitive advantage
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in negotiations and concluding of agreements
• Based on the needs of the business, develop purchasing strategies and policies
• Meetings and telephone contact with suppliers to ensure good relationships
• Supplier Evaluation
• Follow-up of the suppliers
• Analyse purchasing statistics
• Project and change management.

Personal characteristics

• Self-motivated, pro active
• Can handle high pace of work
• Coordinated and organized, attention to detail and work independently
• Positive about changes, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team oriented, strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Economics or equivalent knowledge through work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in car industry role preferably within leasing
• Extensive experience in purchasing in an international environment.
• Negotiation skills
• Experience from the mobility industry - If not experienced, at least a deep interest in vehicle after sales markets

IT Applications

• MS-Office (must) - and generally with good IT experience and understanding

To Apply

Please send a CV & detailed cover letter outlining relevant skills & experience to hr.ie@leaseplan.com

This role will be advertised internal and externally.