Amy Brooks
Diss,Norfolk
Summary
Accomplished Senior Procurement professional with proven expertise in procurement and category management across global, multinational and SME organisations. Degree Qualified and a full Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), with experience working collaboratively, independently, and in leading project teams. Skilled in negotiation, problem solving and project management, with a strong track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Global Category Manager - Cloud, Data Centers and DevOps
HSBC UK
London
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed a portfolio of contracts with total contract value exceeding $2 billion.
- Successfully negotiated with the major cloud vendors: AWS, Google, and Microsoft.
- Influenced strategic decisions through strong internal and external reputation.
- Spearheaded alignment of Cloud and Data Centre strategies, resolving previous conflicts.
- Implemented governance for DevOps software contracts, driving savings through consolidation and renegotiation.
- Developed marketplace-first strategy to optimise spend & draw down commitments with cloud service providers.
- Strengthened contractual agreements, ensuring future-proof pricing for renewals & additional license purchases.
- Executed forward planning for early renewals, enhancing negotiation leverage for HSBC.
- Established understanding of Generative AI and commercial structures, particularly in native cloud provider deployments (e.g. Vertex, OpenAI, Gemini etc)
Senior IT Category Manager – Software Applications & Security Team
Aviva
Norwich
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Successfully completed complex negotiations with major finance software vendor over implementation issues.
- Renegotiated Oracle renewal, addressing intricate licensing across SaaS, Private Cloud, and On-Premises hosting.
- Assessed Finance Software Category to identify siloed contracts across multiple business units, consolidating them into Enterprise License Agreement for reduced complexity and improved leverage.
- Demonstrated strong legal acumen in negotiating and managing complex software contracts, including SaaS, perpetual licenses and enterprise agreements.
Senior IT Category Manager – IT Infrastructure and Workplace Team
Aviva
Norwich
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Undertook role as Workstream Lead for Ariba P2P deployment in Canada, demonstrating excellent in depth knowledge of the Ariba system & governance processes, and ability to lead a team.
- Delivered complex workstream punctually while meeting quality standards.
- Presented project updates to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Exhibited capacity to multi-task, upholding position as Ariba Workstream lead while achieving day role objectives.
- Developed expertise in cloud vendor negotiations with AWS and Google.
- Conducted cost analysis assessments for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and on-premises hosting options.
- Expanded influence within IT Procurement Team by deputising for manager as needed.
- Executed agile approach on several proof of concept projects to enhance delivery speed.
- Collaborated with Procurement Governance team to streamline processes for fast-paced tech projects to allow Aviva to operate on the 'bleeding edge'.
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of software and cloud contract agreements, including licensing and KPI development.
IT Category Manager – Software Applications & Security Team
Aviva
Norwich
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed good knowledge of IT applications & shown ability to learn fast
- Driven commercial savings from suppliers through cost reductions & reviewing commercial / licensing models
- Challenged & collaborated with business stakeholders to drive the best results
- Built important strategic relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers
- Responsible for the Category Management of shared services software, including creation, implementation and management of a category plan.
- Established position as a key member of both the Software Applications team and the broader Aviva Procurement team
Procurement Systems SAP Lead – Systems & Governance Team
UK Power Networks
Bury St Edmunds
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsible for training and ongoing support of procurement SAP ERP systems
- Delivery of training to employees from team members to Director level
- Ability to influence and motivate when faced with resistance
- Problem solving and troubleshooting for Procurement team and business users with procurement related issues.
Category Specialist –Direct Team
UK Power Networks
Bury St Edmunds
09.2013 - 04.2017
- Category Manager for two Categories (General Inventory & Logistics Services)
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills where buying power was limited under OJEU
- Sound understanding on contract law & procurement levers
- Ability to discuss issues and influence stakeholders.
- Managing cross-functional teams to achieve the best overall business solution and procurement strategy.
- Proven Leadership skills by leading Materials vendor management sub-team.
- Responsible for training and mentoring graduates and junior team members.
Education
MCIPS Chartered -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
01.2014 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Operations and Project management
Bournemouth University
/2009 - /2012
Skills
- Excellent communication & relationship building skills
- Expansive Software & Cloud procurement/contract knowledge
- Ability to learn quickly & adapt to complex situations
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to think outside of the box to drive better outcomes
- Category & Strategic planning aligned to organisational values and outcomes
- Strong approach to governance
Other Relevant Experience
Corporate Procurement Officer - Sembmarine SLP, Lowestoft.
May 2013 - September 2013
Supply Chain Buyer & Expeditor - Perenco UK, Great Yarmouth
May 2012 - May 2013
Logistics Buyer & Analyst - Vauxhall Motors, Luton
June 2010 - August 2011 (full time industrial placement year)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Category Manager - Cloud, Data Centers and DevOps
HSBC UK
03.2023 - 08.2025
Senior IT Category Manager – Software Applications & Security Team
Aviva
07.2022 - 03.2023
Senior IT Category Manager – IT Infrastructure and Workplace Team
Aviva
12.2019 - 07.2022
IT Category Manager – Software Applications & Security Team
Aviva
04.2018 - 12.2019
Procurement Systems SAP Lead – Systems & Governance Team
UK Power Networks
04.2017 - 04.2018
MCIPS Chartered -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
01.2014 -
Category Specialist –Direct Team
UK Power Networks
09.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Operations and Project management
Bournemouth University
/2009 - /2012
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