Job Description

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.

We are looking for a Senior Category Manager Procurement who can join us.

This is an Hybrid role with a requirement to be in the Bristol office as required and flexibility to work from home.

Key Purpose

Develop and deliver cross functional category strategies to improve the LeasePlan commercial proposition and deliver maximum value and best practice supply in line with corporate key objectives. Ensure full compliance to all regulatory standards and corporate policies. Test wider markets to identify and deliver innovation to increase Ayvens USP and operational efficiency.

Summary of Responsibilities

Deliver Category Management of a diverse and complex category, includingmarket research, sourcing, contracting, and implementation required to deliver best-practice Category Management. Responsibility for market-leading commercial terms & contracts. Work with Ayvens Corporate and other territories to increase supplier leverage and develop best practice. Ensure, through sound knowledge, effective use of the existing Procurement Policy and guide and educate internal customers in complying with it. Working with the Ayvens legal team to ensure Ayvens is, at all times, protected by suitable contractual arrangements and all risks are managed appropriately. Act as an ambassador for Ayvens at all levels, within the supplier base and wider industry. Undertake such other procurement duties as directed by the General Manager from time to time

Skills, Experience & Background

Extensive procurement experience (ideally 7+ years); any of leasing, financial services or a technical/engineering industry experience would be an advantage. Experience of procuring products and services using industry leading Procurement best-practice using up to date e-Procurement tools. Ability to manage a supply base and supplier personnel up to C-suite Level Be able to demonstrate a proven track record in cost analysis and delivery of real cost reductions. Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills. Confident communicator and relationship builder High achievement drive with a proven ability to deliver results. Proven ability to manage and follow procedures, recognise dependencies, whilst mitigating risks. Experience of managing a number of different projects/negotiations concurrently and to work at pace to deliver. Strong commercial and financial acumen with a natural ability to recognise effective deals. Customer focused - ability to deliver the quality required by the organisation whilst delivering the best cost Strategic vision - can see beyond the price High level of integrity and commitment to corporate values Change management experience & ability to deliver change and the benefit this can bring

What we can offer ...

Salary 45k-55k

Generous contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
Volunteering days to assist in charity work Sustainability Initiatives Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions) Travel Insurance (cost associated) Dental Insurance (cost associated) Flexible working options available Study support (where applicable) Access to Colleague Car Scheme (cost associated) Enhanced parental leave Referral bonus for referring an Employee Cycle2work Scheme Free breakfast / fruit EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parking

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.