Job Description:
Category Manager
Angel Court (London, EC2R 7HJ) or Bupa Place (Salford Quays, M50 3SP)
Hybrid working (2 office days per week)
Full time
Permanent
Salary starting at £60,000 per annum (Dependent on experience and location) plus 10% bonus
We make health happen
Working in our UK support functions you’ll play a key part in helping our customer-facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. No matter your role, you’ll have an opportunity to do work that matters, making a difference to the lives of our customers each and every day.
As Category Manager, you will be part of the UK Procurement team to support their vision to lead the delivery of the market strategy, governance, and policies, by delivering significant value through market-specific strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management.
How you’ll help us make health happen:
* Be accountable for your specific category, with responsibility for total UK expenditure in your area to ensure products and services are sourced competitively and cost-effectively in order to meet and enhance the business requirements.
* Identify and deliver multiple cost-saving initiatives to achieve individual and Department targets.
* Lead on supplier selection/qualification and manage relationships with key suppliers using contemporary supplier relationship management techniques.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive category plan that has a clear savings/opportunity pipeline.
* Establish category priorities based on benefits, opportunities, and business requirements.
* Understand the strategic intent of Bupa UK (and other Market Units as required) and the Business Units within it to ensure that Category plans and implementation are aligned with organisational goals.
* Lead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation plans.
* Act as the Procurement lead for Category Board identified projects, attending board meetings as required.
* Bring innovation to the team and the organisation, maximising total cost of ownership savings through continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
* Experience in this role within a medical/clinical setting is desirable.
* CIPS qualified – please specify on your application.
* Category management experience and expertise in a related industry is essential.
* Proven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planning.
* Experienced negotiator who is proficient at developing fact-based negotiation plans and operating at a senior level.
* Industry and marketplace experience relevant to this role, including knowledge of relevant industry legislation.
* Contract and supplier relationship management expertise.
* Comprehensive experience of working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcome.
* Proficient at drafting contracts and familiar with contract law.
* Excellent communication skills and able to present in a competent manner.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:
* 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
* 10% management bonus.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
* Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym is available.
* Various other benefits and online discounts.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa.” We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll ensure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Finance & Accounting
Locations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place
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