Sourcing Strategist

5 days ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Bupa Full time
Join Our Team:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Category Manager to join our team. As a key member of our UK support functions, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and patient care.

The successful candidate will have experience in category management and expertise in IT procurement. They will be responsible for leading supplier selection and qualification, managing relationships with key suppliers, and developing and maintaining a comprehensive category plan.

About the Role:

  • Develop and maintain a category plan that aligns with business goals
  • Lead supplier selection and qualification processes
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers
  • Act as the Procurement lead for Category Board identified projects
  • Ensure strategic sourcing activities are aligned with global strategies

Requirements:

  • Graduate degree (e.g., BA, BSc, MEng) or higher (e.g., MA)
  • MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification
  • Category management experience and expertise in IT procurement
  • Proven ability to deliver savings through strategic category planning
  • Experience in contract and supplier relationship management

Benefits:

Our benefits package includes 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell, Bupa health insurance, an enhanced pension plan, annual performance-based bonus, and various other benefits and online discounts.

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