Procurement Manager

At ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, we are always asking "What's next in mobility?"

As the global leader of our industry, our combined size means we can lead the switch to electric and supercharge our ability to offer many more customers wider choice and better prices for their mobility needs. However for us to continue to be successful, we’ll need to continue investing in innovation and technology, sustainable solutions, state of the art digital capability and, of course, our people!

With exciting times ahead, we are delighted you are showing an interest in pursuing your career with us.

A hugely exciting opportunity to join our organisation the successful applicant will be responsible for embedding a new sourcing and procurement model within ALD Automotive | LeasePlan. The scope of this area covers the management of all primary spend areas with a real focus on core the operational supply chain categories (vehicle purchase, order fulfilment & delivery, and in-life services).

This is a high-profile division and role at a time when procurement and supply chain management is a core strategic pillar within the Group and UK business.

Key Purpose

• Lead the design and embedment of a new Procurement model into ALD Automotive UK. This includes a diverse range of accountability including (but not limited to):
• Overseeing all procurement and sourcing activity
• Enhancing supplier monitoring and reporting to drive a range of positive outcomes from business compliance through to operational performance.
• Acting as the primary business interface and SME for all procurement and sourcing activity with a goal to upskill.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Working with the head of function to jointly design, build and improve the existing procurement operating model to ensure goods and services are procured diligently to meet business objectives in compliance with local policy and best practice. Revise and refresh the procurement plan periodically to set clear business goals.
• Act a core stakeholder or lead for all primary 3rd party supply chain sourcing activity (ranging from complex strategic projects through to more standard renewals).
• Ensure supplier and spend monitoring is completed to time and quality, and when combined with effective GR / audit compliance, business confidence in the UK risk management approach is maintained.
• Enhance both team and business reporting to meet all stakeholder goals, but also strive to combine and interrogate data further to inform procurement strategy and continuous improvements.
• Introduce a range of tools and support mechanisms to ensure smaller sourcing activity can be self-served by colleagues locally within the business.
• Take ownership of the ALD UK Procurement Policy ensuring it is maintained and fit for purpose, at all times whilst embedding the principles within the business to ensure both understanding and compliance.
• Look into introducing category management methodology with the aim to build sector specialisms across the business. Look to aggregate disparate activities (where applicable) and propose new solutions.
• Leverage technology to introduce (or enhance existing systems) to deliver new business efficiencies right across the procurement department from contract management through to sourcing systems and supplier monitoring.

Skills, Experience & Background

• Strong procurement and/or supply chain management experience (relevant qualifications or accreditations beneficial)
• Excellent relationship (and stakeholder) management skills - with the ability to shape and influence change.
• A commercial mindset (underpinned by negotiation and contractual management experience)
• Robust data analysis and reporting skills (including being able to use information effectively to inform strategy and / or decisions).
• Excellent business planning and work organisation with superior 'manage self’ capabilities.
• Experience of embedding risk and compliance principles to deliver both opportunity and manage risk
• Ability to work at pace and delivery focused timescales
• A 'leadership’ outlook with the ability to coach and empower others easily

Don’t meet every single requirement? However excited by the prospect of working with us, as you offer most of the skills and experience, we are looking for. Then please go ahead and apply, you could be just what we need!

What we can offer
Generous contributory pension scheme
25* days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
Volunteering days to assist in charity work / CSR Initiatives
Excellent CSR agenda - Ecovadis certification
Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)
Company Car (EV/Hybrid)
Flexible working options available
Access to Re:lease Colleague Car Scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Occupational Health Programme
Introduction bonuses for referring an Employee or Customer
Access to LinkedIn Learning / time towards to your CPD
EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parking (limited)
Progressive / collaborative culture

Why LeasePlan | ALD Automotive?

At ALD Automotive | LeasePlan*, 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. Our employees play an important role in achieving this goal so why not 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 will rebrand to Ayvens across all 44 countries by 2025