Category Manager (Professional Service)

As Category Manager you will lead and develop sourcing initiatives for Professional Services category. You will provide category expertise to focus on strategic sourcing, content expertise and value delivery whilst actively managing significant risk and issues with suppliers.

You'll help us make health happen by

• Developing, implementing and delivering a comprehensive category plan for Professional Services which has a clear savings/opportunity pipeline


• Responsibility for total UK expenditure in your area to ensure products and services are sourced competitively and cost effectively to meet and enhance the businesses' requirements



• Leading on supplier selection and qualification and managing relationships with key suppliers using contemporary supplier relationship management techniques


• Identifying and delivering multiple cost saving initiatives to achieve individual and department targets.


• Leading on contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and developing negotiation plans
  
  Significant Category Management experience across Professional Services


• Proven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planning


• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification and/ or evidence of continued professional development


• Experienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact-based negotiation plans and operating at a senior level


• Comprehensive experience of working closely with stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcome


• Industry and marketplace experience relevant to this role including knowledge of relevant industry legislation would be an advantage
  
  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 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



• 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 we 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Area:
Strategy, Change & Transformation