Procurement Manager - Marketing

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week)

Employment Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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 Marketing Procurement 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

As the Marketing Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Procurement in delivering our Group Procurement Marketing Strategy. Your mission will be to maximise the value from third-party spend, driving cost reduction, cost avoidance, return on investment, working capital benefits, and revenue generation. You will also have a significant impact on supplier performance management, risk, compliance, and business continuity related to the supply of services to our businesses.

If you're a talented marketer eager to transition into a commercial role, or a skilled procurement professional aiming to advance your career, we'd love to connect with you!

What will I be doing?

• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering and implementing a marketing strategy, including annual category plans and a roadmap, in line with the Group Marketing strategy and corporate policies.
• Lead the sourcing strategy, selection, contract negotiation and execution, and management of suppliers.
• Implement projects to support savings delivery and risk mitigation, with ownership of a savings target and other key procurement metrics.
• Identify opportunities to generate efficiencies and improve cost and revenue, leveraging preferred or new suppliers to deliver cost reduction, market insight, revenue generation, and operational efficiency.
• Build strategic relationships with stakeholders to understand business requirements, influence strategy, and identify opportunities to create value and position procurement’s value proposition.
• Champion the Procurement Policy and guidelines across functions, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and supplier governance obligations.
  
  

What do I need?

• Extensive experience and knowledge within Marketing with strong understanding of procurement, including category planning, delivery, and managing marketing stakeholders and agency relationships.
• Strong negotiation and contract cycle management expertise, with the ability to influence a broad cross-section of stakeholders to help drive change and delivery.
• Commercial expertise and critical analysis skills to drive and deliver business improvement opportunities.
• Business partnering experience collaborating with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders at all seniority levels.
• High attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously and handle ambiguity.
• Resilient, persuasive, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  
  

Additional information

Benefits

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 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
  
  

Plus, so much more!

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 to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.