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Strategic Procurement Manager

3 months ago


Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom Aviva Full time
Supplier Management Lead

Salary - Circa £40,000

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and professional individual with the expertise to cultivate, oversee, and enhance business partnerships with key suppliers in the UK Health & Protection sector.

At Aviva, our vision is to revolutionize the delivery of health and protection insurance, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care. To facilitate this transformation, we are looking for individuals who share our vision and are eager to contribute significantly to the way we procure essential goods and services, as well as manage our supplier relationships.

The Procurement and Outsourcing team is responsible for sourcing and managing third-party suppliers for the UK Health & Protection division, safeguarding Aviva against commercial, operational, and regulatory risks while delivering substantial value to both Aviva and our clients. The Sourcing and Supplier Managers will adopt a standardized approach to sourcing, onboarding, and managing our third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with Aviva Group Standards. You will also be tasked with ensuring the effective implementation and operational success of our supplier oversight framework, aligned with Aviva Group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be required to foster and maintain strong relationships across the organization, leveraging their influence and expertise to engage stakeholders and garner support. Experience in mentoring colleagues and business peers in the adoption of best practices in procurement and supplier management will be advantageous.

Applicants should possess a solid understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and be able to articulate its significance to relevant stakeholders and the broader organization. By considering core business priorities, such as delivering exceptional customer service, you will be able to connect these imperatives to your sourcing strategies and decisions, as well as the management of our selected suppliers.

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Proven experience in insurance, procurement, financial services, or supply chain management, with additional expertise in sourcing and supplier relationship management, ideally including leadership and coaching roles.
  • Familiarity with sourcing and supplier relationship management frameworks, including contract performance management and supplier risk management techniques, tools, and governance.
  • Experience in managing significant outsourced relationships and commercial or change initiatives.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills.
  • Prior experience in healthcare and/or protection sectors would be beneficial.
What We Offer:

At Aviva, we are committed to our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - and we strive to uphold this promise to our employees. We offer a wealth of benefits to our colleagues:
  • Salary - Circa £40,000 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus potential - 8% of annual salary, contingent on individual performance and Aviva's overall success
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%, based on your contributions
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
  • Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, along with other retailer discounts
  • Up to £1,200 in free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and share in Aviva's success with our Save As You Earn scheme
  • Outstandingly supportive policies, including parental and carer's leave
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, including sustainability options like cycle to work
  • Engage in meaningful work, be part of our Aviva Communities, and utilize your 3 paid volunteering days to make a difference
  • We prioritize your well-being with extensive support and resources
Explore more about our offerings. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you feel you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we welcome your application.