Senior Category Manager

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on shaping innovative commercial decisions and building strong, trusted relationships across the business. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of critical spend areas, and influencing how Aviva partners with its Data and Analytics suppliers. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to lead meaningful change within Procurement and contribute directly to work that underpins Aviva's strategy and future growth.

About the role:

You will lead end-to-end commercial activity for our Data and Analytics suppliers, ensuring we secure maximum value from every partnership. You will develop sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities, create robust and practical contracts, and work closely with key senior stakeholders to ensure suppliers deliver strong performance. Your market insight and confident negotiation skills will help drive sustainable cost benefits. As the owner of a significant spend category, you will be a trusted commercial expert whose judgement directly shapes outcomes and effectively manages risk.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Strong commercial acumen with end-to-end category management and IT procurement expertise in regulated environments.
• Proven track record sourcing complex IT solutions and negotiating high-value technology contracts.
• Solid understanding of data platforms, analytics tools, licensing models and broader technology markets, with experience in risk management.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management, able to engage effectively at all levels.
• Problem-solver who simplifies complexity, makes clear data-driven decisions, and builds trusted cross-team relationships.

What you will get:

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 want you to shine. That's why we have so much to offer you:

• Bonus opportunity 12% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business.
• 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays, with the option of buying or selling 5 more days.
• Generous pension scheme - we will contribute up to 14%.
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• 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 carers 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.