Head of Procurement Supplier Assurance

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is seeking a Head of Procurement Supplier Assurance to oversee supplier assurance processes and regulatory compliance. This role involves developing strategies, managing compliance, and leading a team to mitigate procurement risks. Ideal candidates should have robust risk management experience and regulatory knowledge, along with strong leadership skills. Join a company focused on helping individuals lead healthier lives where diversity is championed.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service

Bupa medical insurance for you and your family

Enhanced pension plan and life insurance

Free health assessment for you and your spouse

Target bonus of 25% based on performance

Company car allowance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various other benefits and online discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework and requirements of PRA, FCA, and CBI.
• Proven experience in procurement risk management, preferably within a large organisation.
• Ability to develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present competently and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, inspiring them to achieve department goals.
• Comprehensive analytical skills to identify, manage, monitor, and report risks at a senior level
• A professional certification in risk management and/or procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the purpose and strategy for Supplier Assurance, setting clear, measurable goals.
• Ensure procurement compliance and third-party risk are effectively managed.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes relating to third-party risk management.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Work closely with SMEs to ensure a comprehensive approach to supplier risk management.
• Provide guidance and support on third-party supplier risk-related issues.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Supplier Assurance specialists.
• Support the Chief Procurement Officer in the role of Enterprise Risk and Policy Owner.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and work with the internal audit team.
• Responsible for the systemic control and management of Supplier Assurance.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Management Expertise

Policy Development

Communication Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Professional Certification

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Head of Procurement Supplier Assurance

Hybrid, Bupa Place, Angel Court — Permanent, Full time

Closing date: Friday 3 October 2025

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As the Head of Procurement Supplier Assurance, you will play a crucial role in achieving this mission by ensuring our supplier assurance processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with regulatory requirements. This role is integral to our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services and maintaining our reputation as a trusted health insurer and provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Define the purpose and strategy for Supplier Assurance, setting clear, measurable goals that align with business requirements and regulatory objectives.
• Compliance Management: Ensure both procurement compliance and third-party risk are effectively managed, monitored, and maintained in line with Bupa’s risk appetite in a regulated environment.
• Regulatory Adherence: Stay informed and up to date with regulatory changes and revisions relating to third-party risk management, including PRA, FCA, and CBI regulations.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures, including segmentation and due diligence to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within procurement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with SMEs, including Finance, Legal, Infosec, and Privacy, to ensure a comprehensive approach to supplier risk management.
• Training and Support: Provide guidance and support to senior management on third-party supplier risk-related issues and regulatory compliance, and develop training to enhance risk awareness.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Supplier Assurance specialists, inspiring them to perform well and achieve department goals.
• Policy Ownership: Support the Chief Procurement Officer in the role of Enterprise Risk and Policy Owner for the Supplier Policy, ensuring continuous monitoring across all MUs.
• Audit and Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments and work collaboratively with the internal audit team to identify potential risks in the procurement process.
• Systemic Control: Responsible for the systemic control and management of Supplier Assurance.

What We’re Looking For

• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of the regulatory framework and requirements of PRA, FCA, and CBI.
• Risk Management Expertise: Proven experience in procurement risk management, preferably within a large organisation.
• Policy Development: Ability to develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, able to present competently and influence senior leaders.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and develop a team, inspiring them to achieve department goals.
• Analytical Skills: Comprehensive analytical skills to identify, manage, monitor, and report risks at a senior level.
• Professional Certification: A professional certification in risk management and/or procurement is preferred.
• Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent.

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 for you and your family as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Free health assessment for you and your spouse
• Target bonus of 25% based on individual and company performance
• Company car allowance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• 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: [e-mail]

Time Type: Full time

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Locations: Angel Court, London, Bupa Place