Category Manager - IT Procurement

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

1/2/2025

Do you have recent IT procurement experience of supporting IT initiatives including software, unified comms, SaaS, Digital Data and Cloud Migration? We’re seeking an IT Category Manager to join our Procurement team. You’ll 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. 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 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 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:

• Recent experience of supporting IT initiatives including software, unified comms, SaaS, Digital Data and Cloud Migration.
• You’ll have supported the broader range of indirect categories (particularly Professional Services).
• You’ll be a 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.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re 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 £50,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based 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, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to 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. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.