Senior Outsourcing Category Manager (Procurement & SRM)

Aviva

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £80,000
Bonus 12%
Pension scheme
Private Medical Cover
Discount on Aviva products
Matching Share Plan
Save As You Earn
Volunteer days
Flexible benefits
Cycle to work
Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager specialising in Outsourcing to manage third-party spend and strategic supplier relationships. You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing activity, negotiate complex contracts and ensure suppliers meet performance and risk requirements.

You will identify commercial opportunities, drive cost efficiencies and support outsourcing initiatives that align with Aviva's wider business strategy.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in Procurement, Category Management, SRM or Commercial Management.
  • Leading sourcing activity and negotiating complex agreements.
  • Experience with outsourcing or BPO categories and managing supplier performance.
  • Strong stakeholder influencing and relationship-building across business levels.
  • Knowledge of outsourcing risks and commercial controls.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing activity and negotiate complex contracts.
  • Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive value and risk management.
  • Influence senior stakeholders and ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Collaborate across multiple business areas to deliver outcomes for Aviva.

Skills

Procurement
Category Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Commercial Management
Stakeholder Management
Outsourcing

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Senior Category Manager specialising in Outsourcing to manage third-party spend and strategic supplier relationships. You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing activity, negotiate complex contracts and ensure suppliers meet performance and risk requirements.

You will identify commercial opportunities, drive cost efficiencies and support outsourcing initiatives that align with Aviva's wider business strategy.

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