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Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time
About the Role

Aviva is seeking a skilled Category Manager to provide procurement support for an assigned spend portfolio while influencing sourcing decisions, driving supplier consolidation, cost savings, and cost avoidance efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategies, roadmaps, and procurement delivery through negotiation and contract strategies for high-risk/complex and sensitive sourcing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with senior partners within different business domains to proactively develop category strategies and ensure effective integration of suppliers into the Aviva organization.
  • Implement Aviva's overall outsourcing strategy, operationalize supplier governance models, monitor category-related activities, and assist business areas to ensure service delivery is effective and within defined boundaries.
  • Coordinate with each functional area on their sourcing requirements and expectations, and act as a subject matter authority advocate for Aviva in any contract disputes or negotiations.
Requirements
  • 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 We Offer
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $75,500 to $140,300.
  • 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.