Supply Chain Lead: Innovation

Aviva; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Lead, where you will explore innovative opportunities in healthcare supply chain management. This role involves assessing supplier advancements, developing strategies for efficiency and sustainability, and collaborating with senior leadership. Your insights will drive impactful decisions that shape the future of healthcare solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

3 paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain management, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong ability to assess market trends and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements and innovative supply chain strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights to influence key business decisions.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Supply Chain Lead – Innovation

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on skills, experience, and location)

Do you enjoy exploring new ideas and driving change in supply chain? If you have a talent for identifying emerging trends, solving complex problems, and developing strategic solutions, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

A Bit About the Job

As a Supply Chain Lead, you’ll be part of a dedicated team within Aviva’s Health business, focusing on identifying and evaluating innovative supply chain opportunities. Your role will involve assessing supplier advancements, developing future-proof strategies, and leading process improvements that improve efficiency and sustainability. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll provide data-driven insights that influence key business decisions and shape Aviva’s approach to healthcare innovation. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will help Aviva stay ahead of market trends and deliver meaningful solutions for our customers.

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in supply chain management, ideally within healthcare or a related field.
• Strong ability to assess market trends, supplier performance, and commercial viability through data analysis.
• Proven success in overseeing supplier relationships, including contract negotiation and compliance.
• A track record of driving process improvements and implementing forward-thinking supply chain solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at senior levels.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between £45,000 and £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to [e-mail].