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This is a great job for someone who has a strong background in procurement or commercial management and is ready to take the lead on high-impact supplier relationships. You might be an experienced category manager looking for your next challenge, or someone with deep knowledge of Outsourcing who’s excited to shape strategy and drive value.
A bit about the job:
You’ll lead the commercial management of key suppliers in the Outsourcing category. Your work will help us deliver value, manage risk, and support Aviva’s strategy. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business to shape sourcing strategies and manage supplier performance. You’ll also lead outsourcing projects and be accountable for delivering commercial outcomes. This is a high-impact role with real scope to influence how we work.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
* Commercial and stakeholder management skills and proven track record of building strong internal and external business relationships
* Experience and a proven track record of delivering Commercial, SRM, or Category Management within a demanding, fast evolving environment
* Leading and managing sourcing processes, developing and negotiating agreements – preferably material Outsourcing
* Educated to degree level or equivalent preferable
What you’ll get for this role:
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
* Starting salary circa £75,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
* Bonus opportunity - 12% 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
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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.
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 give Tawana Chin a call on 07789 624461 or send an email to tawana.chin@aviva.com.
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