Strategic IT Procurement Lead for Tech & Cyber Security

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12% of annual salary

Pension scheme

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover

Aviva employee discounts

Matching Share Plan

Volunteer days

Job summary

Aviva plc, a leading UK insurer, is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend category. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders.

In a regulated environment, you will manage risk, deliver tangible cost benefits, and shape Aviva's technology partnerships to support our strategy and future growth.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with end-to-end category management and IT procurement experience within regulated environments.
• Demonstrable success sourcing complex technology solutions and negotiating high-value IT contracts.
• Good understanding of network, telephony and cyber security products, services, licensing models, and wider technology markets.
• Experience building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complexity, make data-driven decisions, and manage commercial risk

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.
• Influence senior stakeholders to secure optimal supplier partnerships and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable cost benefits and shape technology partnerships for Aviva

Skills

Commercial acumen

End-to-end category management

IT procurement

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Aviva plc, a leading UK insurer, is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial activity across a major technology spend category. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value technology agreements, and drive supplier performance while advising senior stakeholders.

In a regulated environment, you will manage risk, deliver tangible cost benefits, and shape Aviva's technology partnerships to support our strategy and future growth.