Category Manager - IT Procurement - 9-12 month FTC
Category Manager - IT Procurement - 9-12 month FTC
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Do you have recent IT procurement experience of supporting IT initiatives including software unified comms SaaS Digital Data and Cloud Migration Were seeking an IT Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a 912 month fixed term contract. Youll be responsible for managing and implementing the UK & Ireland (UK&I) Procurement strategy to the agreed scope using the Category Management Processes and in accordance with the appropriate RACI defined with the team. Youll be generating increased efficiency compliance with FCA/PRA requirements and reduced cost and adherence to best practice. This role will give you a great opportunity to contribute toward and develop our business functions to ensure supplier relationships adhere to FCA/PRA compliance and business risk is mitigated.
At AXA we work smart empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them their team and our customers. Youll work at least 40 of your week away from home moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations visiting clients or attending industry events.
What youll be doing:
- Work with internal stakeholders to gather assess and challenge business requirements aiming to preserve relationships and achieve the right overall commercial result.
- Coordinate delivery of the process/initiative leading to establishment of best in class policy process or service.
- Build the Category Strategy when it is not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this solution.
- Manage delivery of UK&I Procurement process policy and procedures (e.g. RFP RFI etc. in accordance with local and Group requirements.
- Negotiate and implement contracts for AXAUK Categories and ensure their compliance to the agreed service performance quality and delivery levels by proactively managing commercial and contractual risk with third party suppliers.
- Understand the budget approach (by type of expenses contract supplier) with Finance and business budget owner to ensure comprehension of budget definition utilisation optimisation and compliance.
- Utilising Procurement tools and best practice to increase efficiency and the quality of delivery contributing to Procurement savings and KPI objectives.
What youll bring:
- Recent experience of supporting IT initiatives including software unified comms SaaS Digital Data and Cloud Migration.
- Youll have supported the broader range of indirect categories.
- Youll be a team player whos focussed on ensuring the success and respect of the procurement team across the different functions.
As a precondition of employment for this role you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer:
At AXA UK were appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
- Competitive annual salary up to 85000 dependent on experience
- Annual company & performancebased bonus
- Private health insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12 employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- AXA employee discounts
- Gym benefits
To apply click on the apply for this job button youll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and dont discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a longterm condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process were proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support please send an email to.
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