Procurement Category Manager

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Ayvens is the leader in operational leasing in Luxembourg, Europe and worldwide. A service company whose main shareholder is the Societe Generale group, Ayvens places the customer at the heart of its organization. Our strength is our team: 155 people who have developed the company since 1985 with their enthusiasm, commitment, and good humor.

Ayvens Global Procurement is based in Luxembourg alongside Ayvens Luxembourg, who was one of the very first companies to commit to CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, by obtaining the INDR label in 2011 and signing the Diversity Charter in 2013.

Ayvens Global Procurement has been based in Luxembourg for 8 years and takes great pride and responsibility in directly delivering benefits to the Group and our Customers.

Join Our Team In Luxembourg As
Procurement Category Manager

Your Mission
Responsible for leading and implementing state-of-the-art procurement and category management which will contribute to making Ayvens the industry leader in procurement

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end-to-end category management; following the strategic sourcing process, ensuring a common approach to measure
• Define and lead central category initiatives to ensure that objectives and targets are met, including compliance with central guidelines
• Lead and provide guidance to countries and support problem solving in escalated issues relates to category
• Central point of contact and knowledge for the (sub)category and coordinates with all relevant functions such as Remarketing, Finance, Commercial
• Ensure all volume and financial targets are achieved within agreed timescale
• Source, negotiate, select and sign annual framework agreements with suppliers
• Identify potential cost reductions and assign to local/central responsibility
• Provide in-depth expertise and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the category related to suppliers, markets and trends
• Realize access to innovative services, to support the business needs and secure competitive advantage
• Manage the contracts and monitor the execution of bonus & discount agreements
• Establish and manage and continuously develop relationship with suppliers
• Liaise with internal business partners of the value streams to understand needs and to translate this to strategies and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience
• Experience of OEM sales and distribution models
• Experience of negotiating with OEMS and dealers
• Experience with supplier relationship management, process implementation
• Fluent in English language
• Flexible to travel

Competencies & Behaviours

• Initiative: Takes proactive action and demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Business: Financial acumen and building business relationships
• Communication: Excellent communication, writing, reporting, and presentation skills
• Planning, coordinating, and organizing: Effective organizational skills and attention to detail, manages projects and work independently.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

We Offer You

• The possibility of working with an engaged employer: for CSR, for Diversity, for the well-being of its employees and which combats discrimination,
• Join a market leader and part of a very dynamic international group,
• A friendly working environment based on respect and trust, within an enthusiastic and motivated team,
• A quality training and support system,
• Support in your development, both in your role and within the company,
• Flexible hours,
• Accessible easily by public transport, we have a car park.

All our offers are open to people with disabilities.

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.