Strategic IT Procurement Category Manager

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Pension up to 14%

Private Medical Benefit

Aviva product discounts

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Parental and carer’s leave

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Category Manager - IT Procurement to lead end-to-end commercial activity for a technology category. You will shape sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and work with risk, governance and senior stakeholders to maximise value and manage risk.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong negotiation, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across Aviva's technology vendor landscape.

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management and IT procurement expertise in regulated environments.
• Proven track record sourcing complex IT solutions and negotiating high-value technology contracts.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management at all levels.
• Problem-solver who simplifies complexity and makes data-driven decisions to manage risk.
• Ability to lead meaningful change within Procurement and shape supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial activity for a technology category within our supplier landscape.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and create robust contracts.
• Collaborate with risk, governance teams and senior stakeholders to ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Category management

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulated environments

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a Category Manager - IT Procurement to lead end-to-end commercial activity for a technology category. You will shape sourcing strategies, craft robust contracts, and work with risk, governance and senior stakeholders to maximise value and manage risk.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, strong negotiation, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across Aviva's technology vendor landscape.