Supplier Manager

Job Purpose

The Supplier Manager is part of the Services \& Operations team and is responsible for managing the objectives to:

• Build and manage excellent relationships with Manufacturers and Key Partners to ensure Ayvens can deliver best in class solutions to our customers


• Negotiate Commercial terms and Service Level Agreements with all of our Partners and Suppliers.


• Enable and drive change in relation to internal processes


• Liaise and steer collaboration with internal business partners of value streams to understand their needs


• Act in line with Ayvens and SG business ethics and Procurement Policies and as a professional partner to our suppliers


• Ensure the development of processes and tools that support Ayvens being perceived as a professional partner


• This role will involve working both within Head Office and being on the road on a proportional basis

• Negotiate, prepare and execute comprehensive SLA’s with commercial terms with KPI deliverable with all of our suppliers


• Responsible for keeping Supplier Contract and Contact database updated


• Establish, manage and continuously develop relationship with suppliers


• Schedule and manage quarterly review meetings with Key suppliers and stakeholders with minutes and follow up action points


• Compile statistics on purchasing and monitor bonuses, volumes and financial targets


• Ensure continuous focus on efficiency and cost effectiveness identifying target areas Responsible for ensuring we are adhering to KYS processes \& policies


• Work according to the group and local procurement guidelines


• Research the market place for appropriate potential partners for a range of services for Ayvens


• Work with the Network Relationship Manager in relation to any Supplier issues


• Support execution of company’s strategy, goals and policies


• Contact person towards Ayvens Global Procurement


• Contribute to annual profit, forecasts in the annual plan (budget) and customer satisfaction targets


• To undertake any reasonable operational duties which may be required from time to time


• Achieve individual and team goals and objectives

Business acumen and Operational knowledge

• In\-depth knowledge of and experience in negotiations and concluding of agreements


• Excellent analytical and IT skills especially Excel and Powerpoint


• Develop purchasing strategies and policies based on the needs of the business


• Regular Meetings and telephone contact with suppliers to ensure good relationships


• Supplier Evaluation and Analysis of purchasing statistics


• Experienced with Dealer management systems (DMS) including manufacturer warranty and goodwill claim recovery processes and procedures


• Project and change management.

• Self\-motivated, pro active and can work well under pressure


• Full clean drivers license


• Coordinated and organized, attention to detail and work independently


• Positive about changes, analytical thinking and problem\-solving skills


• Team oriented, strong sense of responsibility and accountability

• 3\-5 years of experience in Motor industry role


• 3\+ years experience in Procurement area


• Excellent Negotiation \& interpersonal skills


• Experience with Supplier Relationship management, Process Implementation


• Excellent communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills


• Proven track record in similar role

• Leopardstown, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• What are your salary expectations?

• Ireland (required)

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