Senior IT Procurement & Cyber Security Category Lead

Aviva; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private Medical Benefit

Matching Share Plan

Volunteer days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end IT procurement within a major technology spend category. Based in Norwich, Bristol, Leeds or York with 50% hybrid working, you will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value IT contracts and drive supplier performance.

You'll work with senior stakeholders, manage commercial risk, and deliver sustainable cost benefits that support Aviva's strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management experience in IT procurement.
• Proven ability to source complex technology solutions and negotiate high-value IT contracts.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills across senior levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and risk-management capabilities.

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 commercial guidance to support decision-making and manage risk.

Skills

IT procurement

End-to-end category management

Negotiation of complex IT contracts

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end IT procurement within a major technology spend category. Based in Norwich, Bristol, Leeds or York with 50% hybrid working, you will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value IT contracts and drive supplier performance.

You'll work with senior stakeholders, manage commercial risk, and deliver sustainable cost benefits that support Aviva's strategy and growth.