Senior IT Procurement & Category Manager

Aviva; Norwich; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12% of salary

Pension scheme

29 days holiday

Private Medical Benefit

Aviva product discounts

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend area. You’ll shape sourcing strategies, negotiate complex technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders across the business.

In this role you’ll deliver value, manage risk, and influence how Aviva partners with network and cyber security vendors. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management experience in IT procurement within regulated environments.
• Proven ability to source complex technology solutions and negotiate high-value IT contracts.
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders and ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity across a significant technology spend category.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Negotiate complex technology agreements and drive supplier performance.
• Provide expert commercial guidance to support decision-making and manage risk.

Skills

End-to-end category management

IT procurement

Sourcing complex tech solutions

Negotiation high-value contracts

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend area. You’ll shape sourcing strategies, negotiate complex technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders across the business.

In this role you’ll deliver value, manage risk, and influence how Aviva partners with network and cyber security vendors. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.