Category Manager
4 months ago
Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.
The Category Manager is responsible for providing Procurement support for an assigned spend portfolio while influencing sourcing decisions, driving supplier consolidation, cost savings and cost avoidance efforts.
Aviva Canada is undergoing major transformations, and this role will be integral to the success of this transformation journey as a key business enabler. This role will be working with multiple senior partners within different business domains to proactively develop category strategies, roadmap, and complete procurement delivery through negotiation and contract strategies for high risk/complex and sensitive sourcing initiatives.
Come join our team
What you'll do:
Factors crucial to this critical role include:
- Interacting with Aviva business partners to ensure that their business requirements are adequately collected, and corresponding tactics and sourcing related activities address their needs- Implementing and driving sourcing events for products and services.- Leading dispute resolution processes- Leading key negotiations- Handling designated supplier contracts
Some of the other specific responsibilities of this role include:
- Supervising and improving the quality of the relationship between the Aviva and its suppliers- Owning and managing the outsourcing governance processes and results- Owning and managing the supplier relationship management processes- Tracking and managing outsourcing related programs
What you'll bring:
- University degree or equivalent experience or a combination of both- Service Provider/Vendor Management sourcing experience- Demonstrated ability (5+ years) in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract management- Experience in business transformation initiatives is an asset- Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier / contract management of IT and SaaS products is considered an asset- Demonstrated project management experience- Project and contract management experience for professional and IT services contracts is considered an asset- Shown ability to lead change at the executive level with a focus on service delivery and financial results- Understanding of benchmarking processes and techniques- Experience with supplier performance measures and monitoring- Demonstrates global competence and experience working with global / multinational companies and collaborators from different regions to collaborate or seek consensus
What you’ll get:
- The salary band for this position ranges from $75,500 to $140,300. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Outstanding Career Development opportunities.- We’ll support your professional development education.- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health- Hybrid flexible work model
Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.
Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.
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