Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week plus offsite supplier visits and travel to other AA sites)
Employment Type: Initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Additional Benefits: Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
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 Procurement Category Manager – Road Operations means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
What will I be doing?
* Leading end‑to‑end procurement activity, from opportunity identification and RFP management through to contract negotiation and supplier onboarding.
* Developing and delivering category and sourcing strategies that support business objectives, commercial performance and operational requirements.
* Managing supplier relationships and performance, ensuring suppliers deliver against agreed contractual, service and commercial commitments.
* Identifying and delivering cost optimisation, efficiency and value‑creation opportunities across third‑party spend.
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight, market intelligence and procurement expertise.
* Supporting risk management, governance and compliance activities while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.
What do I need?
* Significant procurement experience with strong end‑to‑end sourcing and category management expertise.
* Proven experience leading competitive tendering exercises, RFPs, supplier selection processes and contract negotiations.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage spend, challenge requirements and deliver measurable business value.
* Experience building effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership teams.
* Excellent supplier management and contract management capability, with a focus on performance, risk and continuous improvement.
* Experience within automotive, fleet, logistics or service‑based environments would be highly beneficial, although we welcome applications from top‑performing procurement professionals from other sectors.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 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 includes a car salary‑sacrifice scheme and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more.
* Company‑funded life assurance.
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
* 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. We have five communities that bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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