Category Management Specialist - Professional Services
Salary circa £50,000
A bit about the job:
The purpose of the role is to maximise value through the end-to-end commercial management of Aviva's key suppliers and associated third party spend, building and delivering category plans and driving value from the supply chain. You'll meet agreed commercial targets for the category - including delivery of balanced cost reductions and be accountable for the management of all relevant category or sub-category spend. You will collaborate with and challenge where appropriate the various functions to ensure a holistic procurement strategy and plan is executed. Effective stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills are essential for your success in this role. Skills and experience we're looking for:
Proven expertise in commercial and stakeholder management, driving positive relationships and results. Extensive experience leading and managing end-to-end sourcing processes for optimized outcomes. Skilled in developing and negotiating high-value agreements that deliver maximum value. Strong background in Category Management, strategically aligning procurement with business goals. CIPS qualification, degree, or equivalent is highly desirable, showcasing a dedication to professional excellence. What you'll get for this role:
Starting salary circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 10% 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. Inclusivity Statement:
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. Application Process:
To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. 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
vivien.gergaly@aviva.com .
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The purpose of the role is to maximise value through the end-to-end commercial management of Aviva's key suppliers and associated third party spend, building and delivering category plans and driving value from the supply chain. You'll meet agreed commercial targets for the category - including delivery of balanced cost reductions and be accountable for the management of all relevant category or sub-category spend. You will collaborate with and challenge where appropriate the various functions to ensure a holistic procurement strategy and plan is executed. Effective stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills are essential for your success in this role. Skills and experience we're looking for:
Proven expertise in commercial and stakeholder management, driving positive relationships and results. Extensive experience leading and managing end-to-end sourcing processes for optimized outcomes. Skilled in developing and negotiating high-value agreements that deliver maximum value. Strong background in Category Management, strategically aligning procurement with business goals. CIPS qualification, degree, or equivalent is highly desirable, showcasing a dedication to professional excellence. What you'll get for this role:
Starting salary circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 10% 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. Inclusivity Statement:
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. Application Process:
To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. 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
vivien.gergaly@aviva.com .
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Industry:
Insurance
Specialties:
Retirement, Investments, Insurance, Health, Insurtech, Protection, and Wealth
Employees:
10,001+
Annual Revenue:
£18.5B
Founded:
1696
Address:
80 Fenchurch Street, London, GB, EC3M 4AE
Aviva is nothing without our people. Living up to our purpose to be with you today for a better tomorrow applies to those we work with just as much as it does to our customers. We want Aviva to be a place where people can be themselves, and we want our workforce to reflect the customers and communities we serve. This means offering market-leading benefits and challenging ourselves to do more to build a workplace – and society – that works for all.
