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 time
Permanent
Salary starting at £60,000 per annum (Dependent on experience and location) plus 10% bonus
We make health happe
nWorking 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
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This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join us as
a Category Manag
er. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our dynami
c Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) te
am 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 gro
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How you'll help us make health happ**
* en: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' requiremen
* ts.By identifying and delivering multiple cost saving initiatives in order to achieve individual and Department targ
* etsLead on supplier selection/qualification and manage relationships with key suppliers using contemporary supplier relationship management techniq
* uesDevelop and maintain a comprehensive category plan which has a clear savings/opportunity pipeli
* ne.Lead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation pl
* ansBy acting as the Procurement lead for Category Board identified projects, attending board meetings as requi
* redBringing innovation to the team and to the organisation and maximises total cost of ownership savings through continuous improvement initiati
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Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this r**
* ole:Experience of this role within a medical/clinical setting is desir
* ableCIPS qualified – please specify on your applica
* tionExcellent communication skills and is able to present to stakeholders at all le
* velsCategory management experience and expertise in a related industry is essen
* tialProven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category plan
* ningExperienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact based negotiation plans and operating at a senior l
* evelContract and supplier relationship management exper
* tiseComprehensive experience of working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial out
* comeProficient at drafting contracts and familiar with contract
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Ben**
efitsOur 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 bene
fits.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 insu
* ranceOnsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym avai
* lableVarious other benefits and online disc
**ounts
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 exper
iences.
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 nee
ds them.If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@