Strategic Category Manager - Non-IT Procurement | Hybrid

Aviva; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical benefit

Pension up to 14%

Discount on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Category Manager for Non-IT Procurement in the UK. The role leads end-to-end sourcing across HR Services, Financial Services and Marketing suppliers, develops category strategies, negotiates agreements and delivers value while balancing risk.

You will work with stakeholders to drive performance, provide market insights, and ensure commercial objectives align with business priorities. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading sourcing and negotiation activities across supplier categories.
• Understanding of supplier markets, commercial models and contracts.
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity across HR Services, Financial Services and Marketing suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies and robust commercial agreements.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation activities to deliver value and manage risk.
• Provide commercial guidance and market insight to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive performance and support business objectives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Sourcing leadership

Negotiation skills

Supplier markets

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Category Manager for Non-IT Procurement in the UK. The role leads end-to-end sourcing across HR Services, Financial Services and Marketing suppliers, develops category strategies, negotiates agreements and delivers value while balancing risk.

You will work with stakeholders to drive performance, provide market insights, and ensure commercial objectives align with business priorities. Hybrid work options apply.