Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC
Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC
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Do you have recent procurement experience of supporting broader range of indirect categories Were seeking a Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a 912 month fixed term contract. Youll be responsible for managing and implementing the UK and 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:
- Youll have recent procurement experience supporting 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.
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.
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 of up to 85000 dependent on experience
- Discretionary 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
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Who we are:
AXA UK Support Functions power AXAs three customerfacing business units providing the infrastructure support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether youve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you or youre just starting out well give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
