Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC

AXA UK; Redhill, Bolton, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a Category Manager to enhance its Procurement team. This role involves managing procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with FCA/PRA standards, and fostering supplier relationships. Candidates need procurement experience in indirect categories and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life assurance (up to 10x annual salary)

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

AXA employee discounts

Wellbeing services and resources

Qualifications

• Eligibility and authorization to work in the UK are prerequisites for employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and assess business requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of processes and initiatives.
• Develop and manage the Category Strategy.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with service levels.
• Understand budget utilization and compliance.
• Utilize procurement tools for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Procurement experience supporting a broad range of indirect categories

Team player focused on success and respect across functions

Job description

Description

Do you have recent procurement experience supporting a broad 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 in accordance with the team’s RACI matrix.

You’ll work 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 standards and business risks are mitigated.

At AXA, we promote a flexible work environment, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers. You will work at least 40% of your week away from home, increasing to the majority of your working week from September 2025. 'Away from home' includes attendance at our offices in Birmingham, Bolton, Bristol, or Redhill, or visiting clients and industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements, aiming to preserve relationships and achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate the delivery of processes and initiatives, establishing best-in-class policies, processes, or services.
• Develop the Category Strategy when not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this strategy.
• Manage the delivery of UK&I Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI) in line with local and Group standards.
• Negotiate and implement contracts for AXA-UK categories, ensuring compliance with agreed service levels, performance, quality, and delivery standards by proactively managing commercial and contractual risks with third-party suppliers.
• Understand the budget approach (by expense type, contract, supplier) with Finance and business budget owners to ensure comprehension of budget definition, utilization, optimization, and compliance.
• Utilize procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality of delivery, contributing to procurement savings and KPI achievement.

What you’ll bring:

• Procurement experience supporting a broad range of indirect categories.
• A team player focused on ensuring the success and respect of the procurement team across various functions.

Eligibility and authorization to work in the UK are prerequisites for employment. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply via the internal careers site as a secondment opportunity.

What we offer:

AXA UK values its employees, and our rewards package is regularly reviewed. You can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life assurance (up to 10x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Wellbeing services and resources

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Who we are:

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