Category Manager - HR & Recruitment
$56,000–$56,000 year
HybridLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Build and deliver a clear category plan with a savings pipeline aligned to Bupa's goals. Select, qualify, and manage key suppliers using modern relationship management approaches, setting measures to track performance. Run sourcing projects with clear timelines, negotiate contracts to secure value, and develop a category risk plan to protect supply continuity. Act as Procurement lead on Category Board projects, coaching Category Specialists and championing best practice processes across the UK. Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies by focusing on total cost of ownership rather than just upfront price.
Required Qualifications
- Category management experience in related industries (indirects such as HR and recruitment services welcome)
- Track record of delivering savings through strategic planning
- MCIPS (or equivalent professional qualification)
- Confident negotiator able to develop fact‐based negotiation plans and operate at senior level
- Expertise in contracting and supplier relationship management
- Comfortable drafting contracts
- Familiar with contract law
- Collaborative communicator who can influence, manage expectations and lead cross‐functional teams through ambiguity
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Bupa sites and suppliers across the UK
Desired Qualifications
- MCIPS (or equivalent professional qualification would be beneficial
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