Category Manager Professional Services

Job Description:Category Manager - Professional ServicesHybrid working with up to 4 days per week working from homeAngel Court London Staines or Salford Quays ManchesterPermanentSalary 55K - 70K per annum dependent upon location and experienceFantastic benefits including healthcare generous pension and 10% management bonus schemeFull time 37.5 hours per weekWe make health happenWorking in our UK support functions youll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. No matter your role youll 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.As a senior member of the team this role will support Category Specialists to develop implement and communicate strategic sourcing strategies.How youll help us make health happen:Be accountable for their specific category with responsibility for total UK expenditure in their area to ensure products and services are sourced competitively and cost effectively in order to meet and enhance the businesses requirements.By identifying and delivering multiple cost saving initiatives in order to achieve individual and Department targetsLead on supplier selection/qualification and manage relationships with key suppliers using contemporary supplier relationship management techniquesDevelop and maintain a comprehensive category plan which has a clear savings/opportunity pipeline.Establish category prioritises based on benefits and opportunities and business requirementsUnderstand the strategic intent of the 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 goalsLead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation plansBy acting as the Procurement lead for Category Board identified projects attending board meetings as requiredBringing innovation to the team and to the organisation and maximises total cost of ownership savings through continuous improvement initiativesKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification (please specify this on your application)5 years procurement or Category management experience and expertise in a related industry is essentialProven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planningExperience with full contract end to end life cycleExperienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact based negotiation plans and operating at a senior levelIndustry and marketplace experience relevant to this role including knowledge of relevant industry legislationContract and supplier relationship management expertiseComprehensive experience of working closely with interval stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcomeProficient at drafting contracts and familiar with contract lawExcellent communication skills and is able to present in competent mannerBenefitsOur 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 option to buy or sellBupa health insurance as a benefit in kindAn enhanced pension plan and life insuranceOnsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym availableVarious other benefits and online discountsWhy BupaWere 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 we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats 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. Well make sure 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: Time Type:Full timeJob Area:Strategy Change & TransformationLocations:Angel Court London Bupa Place Staines - Willow House Victory House BrightonRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Close Protection,Credit Control,Customer Service,Government,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 55 - 70