Senior IT Procurement Category Lead (Hybrid, 6m FTC)

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12% of salary

Pension scheme

Holiday 29 days

Private medical

Discounts on Aviva products

Matching Shares Plan

Save As You Earn

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Senior Category Manager for IT Procurement in the UK. The role covers end-to-end category leadership across multiple locations with hybrid working. You will shape sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive value and manage risk.

The 6-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive package, including a salary of circa £75,000 and the opportunity to influence Aviva’s technology partnerships and cost outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with end-to-end category management in IT Procurement.
• Proven track record sourcing complex IT solutions and negotiating high-value technology contracts.
• 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.
• Expertise in regulated environments would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity in the IT procurement category.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and create robust contracts.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver strong performance and manage risk.

Skills

IT procurement

Category management

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a Senior Category Manager for IT Procurement in the UK. The role covers end-to-end category leadership across multiple locations with hybrid working. You will shape sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive value and manage risk.

The 6-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive package, including a salary of circa £75,000 and the opportunity to influence Aviva’s technology partnerships and cost outcomes.