Category Manager (S2P)

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.

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Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Finance & Accounting
Locations: Bupa Place