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We're looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join our growing Procurement team at Ayvens.

This role will see you working closely with stakeholders across the business to lead sourcing activity, manage supplier relationships and support the delivery of our procurement strategy. You'll have responsibility for a range of spend categories, helping the business secure the right suppliers, achieve value for money and manage risk effectively. It's a varied role that combines commercial thinking, stakeholder engagement and hands-on procurement delivery.

Procurement Business Partner responsibilities...

• Developing and delivering sourcing strategies across a range of spend categories.
• Managing procurement pipelines, contract renewals and supplier review activity.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide procurement support and advice.
• Leading tender exercises, supplier selection processes and contract negotiations.
• Managing supplier relationships and supporting performance improvement initiatives where required.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels and increase efficiency.
• Supporting the development of procurement processes, policies and governance standards.
• Working with Group Procurement colleagues to ensure alignment with wider business objectives.
• Monitoring market activity and supplier developments to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Using spend data and management information to support planning and decision making.
• Ensuring procurement activity is carried out in line with internal governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience within Procurement, Category Management or Supply Chain Management.
• A track record of delivering sourcing projects and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Good commercial awareness and experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience managing contracts and supporting supplier performance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support recommendations.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office applications.
• Experience within a regulated environment would be beneficial. Knowledge of the automotive, leasing or wider operational supply chain sector would also be an advantage, although it's not 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 3.4 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.