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Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

Ayvens is the leader in operational leasing in Luxembourg, Europe and worldwide. Ayvens is a service company whose main shareholder is the Societe Generale group. To compliment our market leading Leasing business we have strategically based our Global Procurement expertise In Luxembourg, since 2017.

Ayvens in Luxembourg is also 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.

In 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023, the Great Place To Work® Institute certified Ayvens Luxembourg as a company in which it is good to work following a survey of all its employees.

Join our team, in Global Procurement as:

Manager Global Vehicle Procurement

Your mission :

You will primarily be responsible for negotiating directly with vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver value to our internal and external stakeholders. You will continuously update your deep and wide knowledge of the Global automotive industry, which will continue to be under major transformation. You will use your automotive knowledge to not only adapt your negotiation strategies but to also advise customers and internal stakeholders to maximise value capture.

This role is much wider than just Vehicle procurement.

Responsibilities :

• Define and lead central OEM negotiations to ensure that objectives and targets are met
• Provide guidance to countries and support problem solving in escalated issues related to Vehicle Procurement and OEM related topics
• Central point of contact and knowledge for a portfolio of OEMs and coordinates with all relevant Internal Stakeholders 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
• Provide in-depth expertise and maintain up-to-date knowledge related to suppliers (OEMs and Dealers), markets and trends
• 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 or a related field.
• Professional qualification in procurement, business or law would be an advantage
• 5+ years of National / International Automotive experience (ideally sales or procurement)
• 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
• Displays a strong entrepreneurial spirit, taking ownership of opportunities and turning ideas into tangible results.

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 growing company, 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,
• Accessible easily by public transport, we have a car park.

All our offers are open to people with disabilities.

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.