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Category Management Specialist, Worthing
Client: Aviva
Location: Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 015df50db687
Job Views: 9
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Category Management Specialist - Professional Services
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 managing 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 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:
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 £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, with options 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
* Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
* Flexible benefits including sustainability options such as cycle to work
* Make a difference by participating in our Aviva Communities and using 3 paid volunteering days
* We prioritize your wellbeing with various support and tools
Learn more and use our salary calculator to see your total Aviva Reward.
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares.
We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and colleagues. Most of our people work around 50% in our offices, combining flexibility with collaboration.
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