Procurement Risk and Compliance Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Risk and Compliance Specialist

Location: Basingstoke (Flexible working)

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone’s show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we’re always ready for anything. That’s why, for over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve andadapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As a Procurement Risk and Compliance Specialist, you’ll join our exciting journey to fulfil our future vision. Weaim to support the UK’s 17m drivers and to facilitate their driving lives through data and innovation; to succeed with this, we require a step-change in pace and thinking. Join us as we transform and deliver on this ambitious vision.

**This is the job** As the Procurement Risk and Compliance Specialist, you will ensure Purchase Order (PO) and Supplier Compliance to Procurement policy and as well as mitigating any potential risk exposure the AA might experience through the Purchase to Pay lifecycle.

This role will include the development, implementation, and management of the current strategies to ensure continuous improvement.

**What will I be doing?**:

- The day-to-day management of the AA’s supplier onboarding and governance model. Ensuring that suppliers are onboarded correctly, and any risks and issues identified are escalated and reported to the appropriate forums.
- Execute and manage the day-to-day processes for current/horizon risk monitoring for the AA’s supplier base, analysing results, liaising with Procurement Category Leads and the Supplier Relationship Management team to understand any real risk to the AA
- Manage and perform credit checks and financial due diligence activity across the AA’s supplier base
- Day to day monitoring and management of the regulated business’ Supplier Risk Matrix, reviewing and analysis of results across the supplier base liaising with the business relationship managers for input. Creation of a quarterly report in conjunction withprocurement for the appropriate governance forums.
- Monitoring and analysing the results of the AA’s supplier base Sanctions and PEPs checking results, escalating concerns with Group Risk and Compliance and the appropriate governance forums.
- Co-ordinate and manage the Supplier Governance Committee, acting as the committee secretary.
- Review controls in place to effectively manage suppliers, and make recommendations for improvements, including the maintenance and improvement of supplier risk management workflows via Visio
- Work closely with the Procurement Risk Co-ordinator to ensure that all risks are properly recorded, escalated and relevant action plans in place in alignment with the Group Risk Management Framework.
- Supplier communication: ensure suppliers are kept informed of any changes to the AA ways of working and policies. Including creation of any reports required to track supplier acceptance of the AA’s ways of working.
- Ensure compliance with the 'No PO No Payment’ policy across the AA and oversight of PO processing

**What do I need?** Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

- Experience in Procurement or Purchase to Pay Operations
- Skills in influencing others to assess and monitor supplier risk and follow supplier risk management policy
- Strong Excel spreadsheets & data analysis skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts into layperson’s terms
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience of auditing
- Communicate and influence stakeholders to gain commitment to associated initiatives and tasks
- Experience of using SAP Ariba or similar sourcing systems is desirable

Personal Characteristics:

- Autonomous with ability to use own initiative
- Driven
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly numerate
- Strong interpersonal
- Intellectually inquisitive
- Highly organised

**Additional Information** As a valued member of our team, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress in your career with us. Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities,we can help you build the career you’re looking for here.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll have access to, as part of our team:

- Discounted home and motor insurance
- ?Half price AA breakdown membership in your first year and free after 12 months, along with a 50% introductory discount off breakdown cover for 12 months for up to 5 friends/family members.

Plus, so much more

Good conduct matters to us. Our teams are motivated by doing the right thing for both customers and colleagues, and in line with our values, we ask all our employees to act with honesty & integrity and respect for others at all times.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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