Overview

Procurement Category Manager - 9-12 month FTC. We’re seeking a Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract. You’ll be responsible for managing and implementing the UK Procurement strategy to the agreed scope, using the Category Management Processes and in accordance with the appropriate RACI defined with the team.

You’ll 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. You\'ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) towards the end of 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations in Birmingham, Bolton, Bristol or Redhill or visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you’ll 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 AXA-UK 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 you’ll bring

• Procurement experience supporting the broader range of indirect categories.
• Team player, who’s 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

• Competitive annual salary
• Discretionary company & performance-based bonus
• Private health cover
• 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
• Wellbeing services & resources

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, then log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For support, please email tanzeela.mehjabeen@axa-insurance.co.uk.

Who we are: AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales