Category Manager - HR & Recruitment

Bupa
Leeds, London
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 56,000+ annuallyFunction: People, HR & TalentSkills: ["Negotiation","Stakeholder management","Risk management","Contract management","Collaboration"]

Own the category strategy for HR and recruitment services, leading end-to-end planning, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing. Build savings and opportunity pipelines, negotiate contracts and risk plans, and manage supplier performance to improve total cost of ownership and reduce supply risk. Lead category board initiatives with senior stakeholders across UK market units, coach category specialists, and champion innovation and continuous improvement. Hybrid role with occasional travel.

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Category Manager - HR & Recruitment

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Job Summary

Own the category strategy for HR and recruitment services, leading end-to-end planning, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing. Build savings and opportunity pipelines, negotiate contracts and risk plans, and manage supplier performance to improve total cost of ownership and reduce supply risk. Lead category board initiatives with senior stakeholders across UK market units, coach category specialists, and champion innovation and continuous improvement. Hybrid role with occasional travel.
Location: Leeds, London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the end-to-end strategy for the HR & recruitment category, building and delivering a category plan aligned to company goals.
  • •Select, qualify, and manage key suppliers using relationship management approaches and performance improvement measures.
  • •Run sourcing projects with clear timelines, negotiate contracts, and develop negotiation plans to secure value and reduce risk.
  • •Develop and manage a category risk plan to protect supply and service continuity.
  • •Act as procurement lead on Category Board projects, coach Category Specialists, and champion innovation and continuous improvement.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 56,000 annually
Perks:Paid LeaveWorkplace PensionWellness StipendBenefits AllowanceEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Category management experience in related industries (indirects such as HR and recruitment services welcome), with a track record of delivering savings through strategic planning.
  • •MCIPS (or equivalent professional qualification) would be beneficial.
  • •Confident negotiator who can develop fact-based negotiation plans and operate at senior level.
  • •Expertise in contracting and supplier relationship management, comfortable drafting contracts and familiar with contract law.
  • •Collaborative communicator who can influence, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity.
Skills:NegotiationStakeholder managementRisk managementContract managementCollaboration
Certifications:MCIPS

Company Brief

Bupa
Bupa is an international healthcare group offering health insurance, care homes, hospitals, dental clinics, and health services. It provides private medical insurance and integrated care solutions across multiple countries for individuals and employers.
Industry: Health Insurance (Payers)
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1947
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