Category Manager (S2P)

Category Manager (S2P)Applylocations: Salford Quaystime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: RJob 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 experienceExperience in regulated sectors (such as healthcare or financial services) would be helpful but is not essential. Benefits Our 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 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 your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more. 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 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: