Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Central London, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

Job Title: Category Manager - IT

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join our team in the UK. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a critical role in helping our customer-facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care.

The successful candidate will be accountable for identifying and delivering multiple cost-saving initiatives to achieve individual and department targets. You will lead supplier selection and qualification, manage relationships with key suppliers, and develop and maintain a comprehensive category plan with a clear savings/opportunity pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a category plan that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Establish category priorities based on benefits and opportunities and business requirements.
  • Lead supplier selection and qualification, and manage relationships with key suppliers.
  • Develop and manage a category risk plan to mitigate Bupa's exposure to supply chain risks.
  • Act as the Procurement lead for Category Board identified projects, attending board meetings as required.
  • Ensure strategic sourcing activities are aligned with global strategies.
  • Act as an escalation point for Category Specialists and direct their activities with assistance from the Head of Procurement.

Requirements:

  • Graduate degree (e.g., BA, BSc, MEng) or higher (e.g., MA).
  • MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Category management experience and expertise in a related industry or in HR & RECRUITMENT spend groups.
  • Proven evidence of sourcing similar products and services.
  • Proven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planning.
  • Experienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact-based negotiation plans and operating at a senior level.

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including:

  • 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.

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.


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