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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on delivering savings and aligning procurement strategies with business goals. Proven ability to lead teams, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
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Category Management ExpertiseStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationStakeholder EngagementProject Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementSourcingContract NegotiationSupplier QualificationMarket AnalysisSavings DeliveryCompliance ManagementNegotiation PlanningProcurement Strategy DevelopmentThird-Party Risk Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsPeople Management Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Graduate DegreeMCIPS
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket Unit GoalsBusiness Unit GoalsEthical Supplier RelationshipsCommercial ConfidentialityIndustry Legislation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a team of Category Managers owning significant budgets
- Drive development and execution of procurement strategies for high-value, critical category spend areas
- Manage compliance with policies, including the Third Party Supplier onboarding process
- Work with Accountable Executives, Business Owners and stakeholders to deliver category strategy and sourcing value through contract award
- Lead supplier selection and support Category Managers in line with the Category Management 6-step process
- Qualify suppliers through segmentation, due diligence and audit
- Develop and maintain category strategies with annual savings and opportunity pipelines
- Establish category priorities across direct and team expenditure
- Align category plans and procurement activities with BGIUK, Market Unit and Business Unit goals
- Provide external market expertise, including market drivers, supplier profiling and market developments
- Execute strategic sourcing activities aligned with business and global strategies
- Manage third-party risks, including segmentation, due diligence, DPIA and audit processes
- Develop negotiation plans and lead contract negotiations
- Deliver compliant contracts through sourcing approval and supplier signature
- Act as procurement expert for projects, forums and supplier governance meetings
- Serve as escalation point for Category Managers
- Coordinate with Supplier Relationship Management on sourcing events, evaluation and contract handover
- Develop innovative solutions and maximize total cost of ownership savings
- Build business relationships, track performance and maximize operational efficiencies
- Contribute to Bupa UK procurement strategy, governance and policy improvements
- Communicate and advocate procurement across the organisation
- Maintain commercial confidentiality and ethical supplier relationships
- Manage a high-performing, cost-effective Category Manager team, focusing on development, resourcing and engagement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate Degree (e.g. BA, BSc, MEng) or higher (e.g. MA)
- MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification (desirable)
- Experience of project management skills
- Category management experience and expertise in a related industry and spend groups
- Extensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience
- Proven evidence of sourcing similar products and services
- Proven ability and experience of delivering savings and Bupa required performance requirements through strategic category planning
- Experienced negotiator proficient at drawing upon and developing fact-based negotiation plans and operating at a senior level
- Relevant industry and marketplace experience, including knowledge of relevant industry legislation
- Strong communication skills
- Comprehensive experience working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcome
- Proficient at drafting contracts and familiar with contract law
- Strong people management skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 10% Management Bonus
- Generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
- Enhanced pension plan and life insurance
- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
- Various other benefits and online discounts
- Flexible working
- Family friendly benefits
- Viva global wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing
- Reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process where needed