Company descriptionLocation: London (hybrid working 2 office days per week) with regular travel to our Basingstoke HQnEmployment Type: Permanent, full timenAdditional Benefits: Annual BonusnThink the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.nFor 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 Operations Graduate means you\\\'ll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.nOur 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.n#LI-HybridThis is the jobStep into the Future of Procurement: Your Journey Begins Here!nWithin AA, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Procurement Operations Graduate to join our fast-paced Procurement team, you will support the Procurement Operations Lead in delivering procurement transformation, education, and change management activities. You will work closely with Third Party Risk, Procurement Operations, and Category Managers. This role involves delivering training on procurement policies, processes, and systems, and supporting initiatives to improve procurement education programmes.nWe’re looking for an ambitious individual who is passionate to learn, develop and build a strong future career within Procurement.What will I be doing?nDeliver monthly education sessions and ad-hoc training on procurement policies, processes, and systems for new and existing employees.nDevelop and maintain up-to-date education materials, including guides, process documentation, 1-pagers, and the Procurement intranet Hub page.nSupport initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of procurement education across processes, training materials, and systems.nDeliver training across the procurement team, including the onboarding of all new hires.nSupport all “PR” and communications for the procurement function, including the delivery of regular newsletters and updates on changes and achievements.nProvide project management support to the Procurement Operations function, creating project plans and presentation packs, managing project communications, and tracking deliverables while highlighting project risks.nWhat do I need?Essential:nnExperience working within a larger-scale corporate environment.nExcellent writing, communication, and presentation skills; able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.nStrong utilising Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with the ability to analyse and translate data.nnDesirable:nnKnowledge of procurement processes across Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay.nFamiliarity with procurement technologies such as Ariba, SAP, Coupa.nExperience working in a procurement department.nWorking towards CIPS qualification.nAdditional informationWe’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:nn25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemenWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionnFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsnDiscounts on AA products including car and home insurancenEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and morenCompany funded life assurancenDiverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your careernDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familynnPlus, so much more!nWe’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.n#LI-HH