IT Category Manager

Aviva; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an IT Category Manager to enhance supplier relations and procurement strategies. The role involves maximizing value and driving innovations in procurement practices, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a notable pension scheme, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, preferably within IT.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing processes and negotiate agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management and internal relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise value through cost savings and optimising the supply chain.
• Negotiate renewals and manage new sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with business teams to develop contracts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification desirable

Job description

IT Category Manager

London Salary Circa £65,000

National Salary Circa £55,000

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic business environment? Do you have a keen sense for solving commercial challenges and getting value for money? Does the idea of supporting the success of a FTSE 100 business through excellent supplier deals appeal to you? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for Category Managers in Group IT Procurement at Aviva!

A bit about the job:

In this role, applying commercial strategies, supplier relationship management, and category management will be key to maximising value through cost savings and optimising the supply chain. Negotiating renewals and managing new sourcing activities, will be essential along with risk management. Combining market intelligence with an understanding of current supplier arrangements and business needs allows for the creation of effective sourcing strategies. Close collaboration with business teams will be necessary to develop contracts and manage supplier relationships that align with operational goals, ensuring sustained value and performance. Additionally, contributing to the department’s overall efficiency by embracing innovation, supporting our growth and sustainability agenda, and driving continuous improvements in procurement practices is expected.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in a professional Procurement environment, successfully delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments, preferably within IT

• Proficient in leading and managing complex sourcing processes, as well as developing and negotiating intricate agreements.Strong commercial acumen, business and financial skills

• Demonstrated expertise in commercial and stakeholder management, with a proven ability to build strong internal business relationships across all levels

• Ability to interpret complex data, awareness of contract law principlesand working within a dynamic, fast evolving environment

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. CIPS qualification desirable.

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 have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• London Salary Circa £65,000, National Salary Circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• 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 our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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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.

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