Job Description:Category Manager (Mergers and Acquisitions)Angel Court (London, EC2R 7HJ) or Bupa Place (Salford Quays, M50 3SP)Hybrid working (2 office days per week )Full timePermanentSalary starting at £60,000 per annum (Dependent on experience and location) plus 10% bonusWe make health happenWorking in our UK support functions you’ll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. No matter your role, you’ll have an opportunity to do work that matters. Making a difference to the lives of our customers each and every day.This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join us as a Category Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our dynamic Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team to drive strategic procurement initiatives and optimize category management processes. You'll be at the heart of our efforts to innovate and excel, ensuring that Bupa continues to thrive and grow.How you’ll help us make health happen:Be accountable for your 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.Lead 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:Experience of this role within a medical/clinical setting is desirableCIPS qualified – please specify on your applicationExcellent communication skills and is able to present to stakeholders at all levelsCategory management experience and expertise in a related industry is essentialProven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planningExperienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact based negotiation plans and operating at a senior levelContract and supplier relationship management expertiseComprehensive experience of working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcomeProficient at drafting contracts and familiar with contract lawBenefitsOur 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 sell10% management bonusBupa 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 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.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. We’ll 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: Finance & AccountingLocations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place
