Overview

Procurement Supplier & Commercial Manager role at The AA.

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week) with 1 day in our Basingstoke HQ. Employment Type: Permanent, full time.

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

Role summary

The AA, as the nation’s leading motoring organisation, offers a wide range of products and services. As a Supplier & Commercial Manager, you will support the Category Head of Procurement in delivering the Group Procurement strategy, maximise value from third-party spend, and drive cost reduction, working capital benefits, revenue generation, and service delivery. You will proactively manage and optimise supplier partnerships and ensure compliance with procurement policies and third-party risk management requirements.

What you’ll 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.

What you’ll need

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 including car salary sacrifice and healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.

Note: This description reflects the current role; dates and location details are subject to change in line with business requirements.