Strategic Supplier & Commercial Manager

The-Aa; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Cash car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The AA is seeking a Supplier & Commercial Manager to optimise value from its strategic supplier relationships. You will lead commercial activity, negotiate contracts, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape procurement strategy and manage supplier risk.

In a hybrid role based in Basingstoke with three office days, you’ll own supplier reviews, monitor performance, and drive cost optimisation while sustaining service continuity across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial procurement expertise including SRM and contracting lifecycle.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated or highly governance-focused environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop relationships with strategic suppliers, leading business reviews and managing risks and opportunities.
• Lead contract renewals, negotiations, amendments and exits while maintaining service continuity and delivering value.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation through supplier relationships and market insights.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and market data, driving improvements with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support supplier governance and compliance with procurement policies and third-party governance obligations.

Skills

Strategic supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost optimisation

Vendor performance monitoring

Job description

The AA is seeking a Supplier & Commercial Manager to optimise value from its strategic supplier relationships. You will lead commercial activity, negotiate contracts, and partner with senior stakeholders to shape procurement strategy and manage supplier risk.

In a hybrid role based in Basingstoke with three office days, you’ll own supplier reviews, monitor performance, and drive cost optimisation while sustaining service continuity across the organisation.