Supplier Assurance Manager
Business Area
Reference
NVR02522
Contract Type
Full Time
Location
Basingstoke
Closing Date
29-04-2025
Company Description/ Business Unit
Job Title: Supplier Assurance Manager
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid (3 days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time
AA Summary
Assuming The AA is just about roadside help? There’s more to us than meets the eye.
The AA is one of the UK’s most well-known and trusted brands. We provide a range of services to millions of customers, from roadside assistance, financial services to insurance and driving lessons. Our mission is to help keep Britain moving, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Are you ready to join?
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This is the job
Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance? Reporting to the Head of Assurance, this pivotal role involves evaluating and overseeing our suppliers to ensure they meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will be instrumental in maintaining our reputation for excellence by identifying risks, driving improvements, and ensuring adherence to both internal and external standards.
What will I be doing?
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What do I need?
- At least 6 years’ experience in auditing, quality assurance, or supplier management.
- Strong understanding of relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO standards, GDPR, FCA regulations, etc)
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to details.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and tools
- Proficiency in preparing reports and presenting findings in a clear, concise manner.
- Experience with people management, delivering feedback and mentoring.
- Demonstrable experience of working with, and challenging, senior managers
- Proven track record of annual planning and delivery of compliance/assurance monitoring
- Objective, timely and good decision-making skills
- Self-management planning and organisation - in order to prioritise workloads, meet service level agreements and keep up to date with business developments.
- Experience in the insurance or automotive industries (desirable)
- Experience in SAP Ariba (desirable)
Additional information
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.