Procurement Officer

Ayvens is a leading global player in mobility solutions, specializing in operational leasing and fleet management. Backed by the strength of Societe Generale Group, we are driving the future of sustainable mobility across the globe. In Bulgaria, we are a recognized market leader.

Now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Sourcing: Define and implement sourcing strategies, managing tenders and negotiations end-to-end in compliance with policies.
• Supplier & Performance Management: Establish SLAs/KPIs, monitor and review supplier performance, and proactively manage the supplier portfolio for cost savings, service improvements, and supply chain optimization, including identifying new or alternative suppliers.
• Contract & Documentation Management: Negotiate and update supplier agreements, ensuring all contractual terms protect Ayvens' interests and properly reflect KPIs/SLAs, in direct collaboration with the Legal team.
• Internal & International Coordination: Align with internal stakeholders, act as the International Procurement contact, propose local implementation of global strategies, and share best practices across Ayvens countries.
• Risk Mitigation: Adhere to company policies, participate in relevant committees, and report on risks with proposed mitigation measures.
• General Support: Execute other management-assigned tasks within the scope of responsibilities.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills:

• A business excellence and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Solution- and results-oriented approach.
• Proactive, open-minded, and a fast learner.
• Structured and disciplined, with the ability to deliver results under limited supervision and tight deadlines.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Experience & Knowledge:

• At least 5 years of experience in an in-house procurement department.
• Proven experience in managing a Services supplier portfolio.
• Experience in a multinational company and/or cross-functional expertise is a plus.
• Experience in an automotive-related environment is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Bulgarian.

If this role fits your professional aspirations, please send us your resume. We assure you that all applications will be reviewed in the strictest confidence, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.