Category Manager - IT Procurement

Aviva plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Pension up to 14%

Private Medical Benefit

Aviva product discounts

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Parental and carer’s leave

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Category Manager - IT Procurement to lead end-to-end commercial activity for a technology category. You will shape sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and work with risk, governance and senior stakeholders to maximise value and manage risk.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong negotiation, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across Aviva's technology vendor landscape.

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management and IT procurement expertise in regulated environments.
• Proven track record sourcing complex IT solutions and negotiating high-value technology contracts.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management at all levels.
• Problem-solver who simplifies complexity and makes data-driven decisions to manage risk.
• Ability to lead meaningful change within Procurement and shape supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity for a technology category within our supplier landscape.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and create robust contracts.
• Collaborate with risk, governance teams and senior stakeholders to ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Category management

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulated environments

Job description

Category Manager - IT Procurement

Location: Norwich or York based (50% hybrid working)

Salary: circa £55,000

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on shaping innovative commercial decisions and building strong, trusted relationships across the business.
You’ll enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, taking ownership of critical spend areas, and influencing how Aviva partners with strategic technology vendors. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to lead meaningful change within Procurement and contribute directly to work that underpins Aviva’s strategy and future growth.

About the role:

You’ll lead end‑to‑end commercial activity for a category within our technology supplier landscape, ensuring we secure maximum value from every partnership. You’ll develop sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities, create robust and practical contracts, collaborate with risk and governance teams and work closely with key senior stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver strong performance. Your market insight and confident negotiation skills will help drive sustainable cost benefits. As the owner of a significant spend category, you’ll be a trusted commercial expert whose judgement directly shapes outcomes and effectively manages risk.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong commercial acumen with end‑to‑end category management and IT procurement expertise in regulated environments.
• Proven track record sourcing complex IT solutions and negotiating high‑value technology contracts.
• Solid understanding of commercial variables specific to Technology procurement categories and broader technology markets.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management, able to engage effectively at all levels.
• Problem‑solver who simplifies complexity, makes clear data‑driven decisions, and builds trusted cross‑team relationships.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We want you to shine. That’s why we have so much to offer you:

• Salary around £55,000 - depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business’
• 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays - with the option of buying or selling additional holiday days
• Generous pension scheme – we’ll contribute up to 14%
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
• We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.