Procurement Category Manager – Road Operations

Procurement Category Manager - Road Operations Business Area Reference

NVR
03285

Full Time

London

19-06-2026

Location:
London (hybrid working 3 office days per week) with regular travel to our Basingstoke HQ as well as offsite supplier visits

Employment Type:
Initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Additional Benefits:
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 Procurement Category Manager – Road Operations 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.

#LI-Hybrid

At The AA, we're transforming how we deliver value across our business and for our customers.

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join us on an initial 6-month fixed term contract and make an immediate impact within a high-profile procurement portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders and has a proven track record of delivering sourcing, contracting and supplier management outcomes. You'll play a key role in managing strategic procurement activity across a complex spend area while supporting business priorities and driving measurable value.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established procurement function and take ownership of meaningful commercial activity from day one. We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, work autonomously and deliver results in a collaborative environment.

Please note this is an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract position.

• 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 helping to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

• 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 with in automotive, fleet, logistics or service-based environments would be highly beneficial, although we welcome applications from top performing procurement professionals from other sectors.

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…