Category Manager – Bupa Place (Salford Quays)
Full time, Fixed term contract (6 months), Hybrid (1 day per week in the office). Salary: £56,000 to £70,000 per annum. Advert closes Friday 26th June 2026.
How you’ll help us make health happen
* Develop and execute category strategies that result in supplier rationalisation and consolidate spend with strategic partners.
* Identify opportunities to eliminate low‑value or high‑risk suppliers and transition to a more efficient supplier base.
* Analyse spend data and demand patterns to inform rationalisation decisions.
* Influence and guide colleagues through the supplier consolidation process.
* Develop and execute transition plans to move business from incumbent to preferred suppliers with minimal disruption.
* Track and report savings, benefits delivery, and supplier reduction targets.
Key skills/qualifications needed for this role
* Experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Good analytical skills, able to use data to inform decisions.
* Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Clear and confident communication.
* Relevant qualification (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent experience.
* Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. healthcare or financial services) is helpful but not essential.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.
* Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
* Fixed term benefits allowance.
* Access to our confidential employee assistance programme.
* Workplace pension.
* Online discounts covering everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer interviews/assessments to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will provide reasonable adjustments.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: careers@bupa.com.
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Finance & Accounting
Locations: Bupa Place
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