The AA Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

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The AA Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

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Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Supplier & Commercial Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

This is the job

We are looking for a Supplier & Commercial Manager to join our Procurement team. This role supports the Category Head of Procurement in delivering the Group Procurement strategy, ensuring that the business maximises value from third-party spend, including cost reduction, working capital benefits, revenue generation, and service delivery.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in proactively managing and optimising supplier partnerships and ensuring compliance with Procurement policies and third-party risk management requirements.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and implement a Strategic Spend Management agenda in line with corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead and support contract renewals, ensuring commercial and service propositions meet expectations.
• Identify opportunities to generate efficiencies and improve cost and revenue.
• Manage and administer contract amendments and changes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for all strategic suppliers.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews to manage supplier performance and enable value delivery.
  
  

• Strong experience in Procurement processes, full life cycle sourcing, and category management.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and outcomes, bringing tangible commercial value through successful contracting and management.
• Analytical, data-driven thinker with experience in creating and driving metrics and reports.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a proactive 'can-do' approach and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with supplier risk management in a regulated industry and proficiency in using SAP Ariba or similar sourcing systems is desirable.
  
  

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Insurance

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