Procurement Category Lead

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We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Category Lead to join the Ayvens team on a permanent basis at our Lyde Green, Bristol (BS16 7LB) office. You’ll help deliver the UK procurement strategy across core categories and support the ongoing integration of procurement across Ayvens.

You’ll own the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy for assigned procurement categories, building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value for money, consistent service and responsible sourcing. You’ll support the development of Procurement as a trusted centre of excellence and ensure policies, processes and best practice are embedded across the business.

Procurement Category Lead key responsibilities of the role are as follows

• Own and deliver sourcing strategies across assigned procurement categories.
• Manage category pipelines, contract renewals and harmonisation activity to deliver efficiencies and synergies.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Support the integration of procurement through embedding new policies, processes and ways of working.
• Act as part of a UK procurement shared service, supporting wider sourcing and supply chain needs.
• Develop strong relationships with Group procurement colleagues to support planning, forecasting and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain market awareness and share insight on industry trends, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with risk, compliance and governance requirements.
• Use spend data and MI to provide insight, support decision‑making and strengthen controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, contracts and supplier management.

Skills & Competencies

• Procurement or supply chain management experience, including category management or contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter with excellent organisation and planning capability.
• Able to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
• Strategic and innovative thinker with a strong delivery focus.
• Commercially and financially astute, with experience managing complex or high‑value spend.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and change delivery.

• Experience working in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Strong written skills with the ability to produce professional business documents and proposals.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the automotive, leasing or operational supply chain sector is highly advantageous.

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, 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.

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