At Ayvens, progress starts with you.
Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.
As our Vehicle Procurement Category Manager, you'll play a leading role in shaping Ayvens' vehicle purchasing strategy, working closely with manufacturers, dealers and key business stakeholders to secure the right vehicles on the best possible commercial terms.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key manufacturer relationships, identify commercial opportunities and influence purchasing decisions that support both our customers and the wider business.
Vehicle Procurement Category Manager Key Responsibilities…
- Managing relationships with vehicle manufacturers and key supply partners
- Negotiating supply agreements, commercial terms and rebate opportunities
- Working with colleagues across Commercial, Operations and Asset Risk to ensure vehicle supply meets business needs
- Identifying tactical and bulk purchasing opportunities to support business performance
- Acting as the main point of contact for manufacturer escalations and issue resolution
- Monitoring market trends, manufacturer activity and vehicle availability to identify risks and opportunities
- Producing insight and analysis to support vehicle purchasing decisions
- Managing manufacturer performance through regular reviews and scorecards
- Supporting stock management activities to ensure vehicles are sourced and managed effectively
- Ensuring procurement activities are carried out in line with business controls and governance requirements
- Looking for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working across the vehicle supply chain
Skills and experience required…
- Experience working in the automotive, OEMs, dealerships, leasing or vehicle supply industry
- A strong commercial background, ideally within account management, procurement or supplier management
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence negotiating with suppliers and influencing outcomes
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to support decisions
- Commercial awareness and a good understanding of market dynamics
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of vehicle supply chains and fleet operations
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- A track record of improving processes or delivering change
What we offer
Rewards & Financial Benefits
Salary:£48,000 - £58,000 per annum, Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, EV company car, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme
Health & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance, 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 or current hours don’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 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.
Skills Required
- Experience in the automotive industry, OEMs, dealerships, leasing or vehicle supply
- Strong commercial background in account management, procurement or supplier management
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence negotiating with suppliers and influencing outcomes
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to support decisions
- Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics
- Ability to manage multiple priorities proactively
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of vehicle supply chains and fleet operations
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- Track record of improving processes or delivering change
What We Do
Born from the acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive, part of the Societe Generale group, Ayvens is the leading global sustainable mobility player committed to making life and business flow better. By bringing together complementary capabilities and expertise built over decades, our legacy companies saw an opportunity to reimagine mobility as we know it, providing full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management and multi-mobility solutions to large international corporates, SMEs, professionals and private individuals. With more than 14,500 employees across 42 countries, 3.4 million vehicles and the world’s largest multi-brand EV fleet, we’re leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and spearhead the digital transformation of the mobility sector. Ayvens. Better with every move.
