Job title: Category Manager – Marketing / PDM

Company: AXA

Job description: AXA UK is on an amazing journey and we currently have an opportunity for a Category Manager – Marketing, Print & Document Management. You will be a critical part of the Procurement Team responsible for managing and implementing the UK & I Procurement strategy to the agreed scope,. You will use the Category Management Processes and in accordance with the appropriate RACI defined with the team, generating increased efficiency, compliance with FCA/PRA requirements, 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, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with internal stakeholders to gather, assess and challenge business requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of the process/initiative, leading to establishment of best in class, policy, process, or service.
• You will have a broad experience of supporting Marketing, Communications, Print and Document Management initiatives which will include software applications, SaaS, Digital and Cloud.
• You may need to support the broader range of categories managed by the procurement team in times of high demand and/or absence.
• Build the Category Strategy when it is not supported by a Global Category Manager and deliver this solution.
• Challenge stakeholders in a manner appropriate to preserve relationships while achieving the right overall commercial result.
• Manage delivery of UK & I Procurement process, policy and procedures (e.g. RFP, RFI, etc.) in accordance with local and Group requirements.
• Understand in detail the budget approach (by type of expenses, contract, supplier) with Finance and Business Budget Owner to ensure a clear understanding of budget definition, utilization, optimisation and compliance.
• Utilise Procurement tools (including IT) and best practice to increase efficiency and the quality of delivery contributing to Procurement savings and KPI objectives.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven Procurement experience in a similar role
• CIPS Professional Procurement qualification (or working towards)
• Educated up to A level, Degree preferred

Expected salary:

Location: Lancashire – Bolton, Greater Manchester

Job date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:08:42 GMT

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