Vehicle Procurement Aftersales Lead

Ayvens Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Employee referral

Discount programme

GymFlex

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Health assessment

Travel Insurance

Dental Insurance

Critical illness

Personal accident cover

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Ayvens Group in Bristol is seeking a Vehicle Procurement Aftersales Lead to drive our relationships with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and internal teams. You will own complex rejection cases and technical escalations from start to finish, delivering fair, timely solutions for customers and supporting the broader aftersales strategy.

You will shape processes, improve customer journeys, and share knowledge to elevate service levels across leasing, fleet and automotive aftersales.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vehicle manufacturers, dealers or within the automotive industry.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience handling complex customer issues, complaints or technical vehicle cases.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within leasing, fleet management or automotive aftersales.
• Knowledge of vehicle rejection processes and consumer legislation.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with vehicle manufacturers and dealer partners.
• Managing complex vehicle rejection cases and technical escalations from start to finish.
• Working with OEMs to agree fair and timely resolutions for customers.
• Supporting our Complaints, Customer Service and Technical teams with specialist advice and guidance.
• Acting as a key point of contact when customers experience significant vehicle issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve customer journeys, processes and ways of working.
• Producing insight and reporting to help strengthen manufacturer relationships and improve performance.
• Escalating recurring issues and working with manufacturers to deliver lasting solutions.
• Supporting the development of our future aftersales model and helping to improve how teams work together.
• Sharing knowledge and coaching colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Automotive industry

Job description

## Vehicle Procurement Aftersales LeadApplylocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_10040346**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.We're looking for an experienced Vehicle Procurement Aftersales Lead to join our Procurement team.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our manufacturer relationships, helping to resolve complex vehicle issues and ensuring our customers receive the support they need when things don't go to plan.Working closely with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and colleagues across the business, you'll take the lead on vehicle rejection cases and major technical issues, finding practical solutions that deliver the right outcome for both our customers and Ayvens.You'll also play an important role in helping us shape and improve our aftersales offering as we continue to develop and enhance the customer experience.Key Responsibilities...* Building strong relationships with vehicle manufacturers and dealer partners* Managing complex vehicle rejection cases and technical escalations from start to finish* Working with OEMs to agree fair and timely resolutions for customers* Supporting our Complaints, Customer Service and Technical teams with specialist advice and guidance* Acting as a key point of contact when customers experience significant vehicle issues* Identifying opportunities to improve customer journeys, processes and ways of working* Producing insight and reporting to help strengthen manufacturer relationships and improve performance* Escalating recurring issues and working with manufacturers to deliver lasting solutions* Supporting the development of our future aftersales model and helping to improve how teams work together* Sharing knowledge and coaching colleagues where appropriateSkills and Experience* Experience working with vehicle manufacturers, dealers or within the automotive industry* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills* Experience handling complex customer issues, complaints or technical vehicle cases* A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving* Excellent communication and negotiation skills* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities* Confidence working across different teams and levels of the business* A genuine passion for delivering great customer outcomes* Experience within leasing, fleet management or automotive aftersales* Knowledge of vehicle rejection processes and consumer legislation* Experience working in a regulated environment* A track record of improving processes or delivering operational change***What we offer*****Rewards & Financial Benefits***Salary: £40,000 - £54,000 per annum, Competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme,* *Give**As**You Earn (GAYE) scheme**,**Employee referral scheme (£1,000)*, *Retail discounts programme, GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme***Health & Wellbeing***Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.***Time Off & Work–Life Balance***25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days , Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable).****Workplace & On*‐*Site Facilities****Free parking (limited) , EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events**Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience or current hours don’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!* **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.