Category Manager (S2P)
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Job Description: Category Manager Bupa Place (Salford Quays, M50 3SP) Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) FTC 6 Months Full time 37.5 hours Salary: £56,000 to £70,000 per annum DOE Advert closes Friday 26th June 2026 We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As a healthcare provider with no shareholders, we focus on what matters most - our customers and our people. As a Category Manager , you'll play a key role in shaping how we source and manage goods and services across the business. Your work will help ensure we deliver value, quality and sustainability, supporting the delivery of safe and effective healthcare. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and deliver strategic sourcing decisions. This is a great opportunity to influence change, improve outcomes and contribute to meaningful work in a purpose-led organisation. How you'll help us make health happen As a Category Manager , you will: 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 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 We're looking for a Category Manager who: Has experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Can build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Has good analytical skills and can use data to inform decisions Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities Communicates clearly and confidently Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent experience Experience in regulated sectors (such as healthcare or financial services) would be helpful but is not essential.
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