Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team at Bupa. As a key member of our procurement and risk management function, you will play a critical role in maximizing the in-contract relationship with our strategic suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage suppliers within Bupa's Supplier Management Framework, ensuring compliance to regulatory obligations and reducing contract costs.
  2. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to obtain optimum performance and extract value.
  3. Lead regular governance review meetings with strategic suppliers to review performance against contract.
  4. Own and manage supplier risk profile to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Drive the strategy of the category, collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive innovation and efficiencies.

Requirements:

  • Professional Procurement or Risk Management qualifications.
  • Good understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance activities.
  • Strong commercial awareness with a demonstrable record of value-based delivery.
  • Analysis, problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships at all levels.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
  • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
  • An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.
  • Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available.

About Bupa:

We are a health insurer and provider, driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.



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