Buyer - IT Services

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.

Objective of the role

Manage supplier relations, responsible for the strategic procurement activities of the department.

Areas of responsibilities

• Identify, plan and deliver sourcing initiatives in area of IT Services (consultancy, resources)

• Reduce cost of existing or proposed sourced solutions, through robust application of demand management, cost control mechanisms, aggregation/disaggregation of spend and best in class negotiations.

• Manage multiple contracts, ensuring timely renewals, effective stakeholder management, governance, issues resolution, risk management, financial management, change control and compliance.

• Prepare and manage global and local tenders and procurement activities end-to-end.

• Develop negotiation strategies and negotiate robust contracts with favourable terms and conditions.

• Develop and manage the evolution of contracts in order to meet changing business requirements and ensure that a value for money, reliable, effective service of optimum quality is provided.

Job requirements:

• Professional qualification in procurement, IT or law would be an advantage

• At least 2 years of procurement experience, preferably with global responsibility

• Strong organizational, verbal communication and writing skills

• Negotiation skills

• Experienced in production of structured documentation

• The ability to simultaneously manage a variety of versatile projects

• Problem-solving skills and strong work ethic

• Fluent in English language. French would be an advantage

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• 25 days of annual leave;

• 1 sick day/year;

• 1 day off for your birthday;

• Family Private healthcare subscription at Sanador/Regina Maria;

• Monthly budget in Benefit Platform;

• Holiday gifts for Easter, Christmas through Benefits Platform;

• Loyalty bonus at 3 and 5 years seniority in company;

• Special events bonus (marriage, child birth, other);

• Opportunities and trainings for ongoing professional growth and career advancement;

• Hybrid work setup;

• Discounts for dental care from Edent clinic;

• Massage in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.