Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC

AXA UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AXA UK as a Procurement Category Manager on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. You will manage the UK and Ireland Procurement strategy, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering supplier relationships. This role offers flexibility with at least 40% remote work. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £85,000

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

Employee discounts and gym benefits

Qualifications

• Recent procurement experience supporting a broad range of indirect categories.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and assess business requirements.
• Manage the UK&I Procurement process, policies, and procedures.
• Negotiate and execute contracts for UK Categories.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Negotiation

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC

AXA UK Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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AXA UK Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Do you have recent procurement experience supporting a broader range of indirect categories? We’re seeking a Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. You’ll be responsible for managing and implementing the UK and Ireland (UK&I) Procurement strategy within the defined scope, using Category Management Processes and in accordance with the appropriate RACI matrix.

You’ll aim to increase efficiency, ensure compliance with FCA/PRA requirements, reduce costs, and adhere to best practices. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to and develop our business functions, ensuring supplier relationships comply with FCA/PRA regulations and business risks are mitigated.

At AXA, we promote a flexible working environment, empowering our staff to balance home and office work. You’ll work at least 40% remotely, with the majority of your work from September 2025 being remote. 'Away from home' includes attending office locations, visiting clients, or industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements, aiming to maintain relationships and achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Lead the delivery of processes and initiatives to establish best-in-class policies, processes, or services.
• Develop the Category Strategy independently when not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this strategy.
• Manage the UK&I Procurement process, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI) in line with local and Group standards.
• Negotiate and execute contracts for UK Categories, ensuring compliance with service, performance, quality, and delivery standards, while proactively managing associated risks.
• Understand the budget approach in collaboration with Finance and business budget owners to ensure proper budget utilization, optimization, and compliance.
• Utilize procurement tools and best practices to enhance efficiency, delivery quality, and achieve savings and KPI targets.

What you’ll bring:

• Recent procurement experience supporting a broad range of indirect categories.
• A team-oriented mindset focused on the success and respect of the procurement team across functions.

As a precondition for employment, you must be eligible and authorized to work in the UK. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply via internal channels for secondment opportunities.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we value our employees and regularly review our rewards package, which includes:

• Competitive salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (up to 10x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Employee discounts and gym benefits

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions provide the infrastructure, support, and expertise for our customer-facing units, ensuring excellent service. Whether experienced or starting out, we offer support and growth opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales