Category Manager - Hard FM

Job Description:

Category Manager – Facilities management (Hard FM)

Office Locations but may consider someone outside of these areas: Manchester M50 3SP, London EC2R 7HJ

Flexible working options

Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hr/week

Salary £58,000 - £62,000 + fantastic benefits

Role overview
Join our dynamic UK Procurement team and be at the forefront of shaping the future of market strategy, governance, and policy delivery. As a Category Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in steering significant value through strategic sourcing and robust supplier relationship management within the FM spend arena.

You'll have the autonomy to craft and execute a visionary Category strategy, taking charge of the entire UK expenditure for your area. Your expertise will ensure that our products and services are not only sourced competitively but also align with the evolving needs of our business, driving cost-effectiveness and enhancing our operational excellence.

In this role, you'll spearhead cost-saving projects, directly contributing to the success of your department and Bupa. Your strategic acumen will guide you in selecting top-tier suppliers and fostering progressive relationships using the latest in supplier relationship management practices. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive savings while leading in a vibrant procurement environment, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Developing, implementing, and delivering a comprehensive category plan for Hard FM which has a clear savings/opportunity pipeline.
• Leading on supplier selection and qualification and managing relationships with key suppliers using contemporary supplier relationship management techniques (including supplier development and measurement). 
• Identifying and delivering multiple cost saving initiatives to achieve individual and department targets.
• Leading on contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and developing negotiation plans

What you’ll bring:

• Significant Category Management experience across Facilities management
• Proven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planning.
• Experienced negotiator who is proficient at drawing upon and developing fact-based negotiation plans and operating at a senior level
• Industry and marketplace experience relevant to this role including knowledge of relevant industry legislation would be an advantage.
• Proven ability and experience of delivering savings through driving strategic category planning.

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, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa medical insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Target bonus of 10% based on individual and company performance
• Electric Car Scheme
• Various other benefits and online discounts

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: [email protected]

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Delivery and Operations

Locations:

Angel Court, London, Bupa Place