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Job DescriptionCategory ManagerBupa 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 DOEAdvert closes Friday 26th June 2026We make health happenAt 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 HappenAs 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 decisionsInfluence 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 targetsKey Skills/qualifications Needed For This RoleWe’re looking for a Category Manager who:Has experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcingDemonstrates strong commercial awareness and negotiation skillsCan build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliersHas good analytical skills and can use data to inform decisionsIs organised and able to manage multiple prioritiesCommunicates clearly and confidentlyHolds 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.BenefitsOur 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 wellbeingFixed term benefits allowanceAccess to our confidential employee assistance programmeWorkplace pensionOnline 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: careers@bupa.comTime TypeFull timeJob AreaFinance & AccountingLocations:Bupa Place