Hybrid IT Procurement Senior Category Manager - 6-Month FTC

Aviva; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 12%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Flexible benefits

Volunteering days

Job summary

Aviva is looking for a Senior Category Manager - IT Procurement to lead end-to-end commercial activity in a major spend category. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, creating practical contracts, and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure supplier performance and value delivery.

The role offers a 6-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working from locations including Norwich, York, Leeds, Bristol or Glasgow, with a salary around £75,000.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end category management in IT procurement, with a track record of delivering value.
• Proven ability to source complex IT solutions and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear, data-driven decision making.
• Comfort working in a regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity in the IT category to maximise value.
• Develop sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and manage key stakeholders.
• Drive cost benefits through market insight, negotiation, and risk management.

Skills

IT procurement

Category management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulated environments

Job description

Aviva is looking for a Senior Category Manager - IT Procurement to lead end-to-end commercial activity in a major spend category. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, creating practical contracts, and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure supplier performance and value delivery.

The role offers a 6-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working from locations including Norwich, York, Leeds, Bristol or Glasgow, with a salary around £75,000.