Procurement Operations Manager

Bupa; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in enhancing operational efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will motivate your team, ensuring they receive the necessary training and support to excel in delivering exceptional customer service. You will also be responsible for monitoring key performance indicators and implementing best practices in procurement processes. Join a company that prioritizes health and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines leadership with strategic procurement management.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various online discounts

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze processes and suggest improvements for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the procurement team to ensure excellent service.
• Report concerns and propose remedial actions to the Head of Procurement.
• Monitor team KPIs and implement best practices in procurement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Experience with internal stakeholders

Leadership experience

Education

MCIPS or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Procurement Operations Manager

Bupa Place (Salford, M50 3SP – Hybrid Working)

Full time

Permanent

Salary from £55,000 per annum + fantastic Bupa Benefits

Advert closes Monday 7th April 2025

We make health happen

Working in our UK support functions you’ll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. No matter your role, you’ll have an opportunity to do work that matters. Making a difference to the lives of our customers each and every day.

As Operations Manager, you will lead a procurement team, allocating workloads and managing priorities based on business requirements.

How you’ll help us make health happen

• By managing and motivating your team and ensuring they are provided with the knowledge and training needed to fulfil their roles effectively and encouraging excellent customer service
• Report concerns and potential problems to the Head of Procurement and make proposals regarding the appropriate remedial actions.
• Create, monitor and report on appropriate team KPIs.
• Create and provide timely reporting for the Procurement & Commercial function.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• MCIPS or Equivalent Qualification would be beneficial but not required
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for process improvements
• Comprehensive experience of working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful commercial outcome
• Recent and relevant experience of leading cross-functional/business unit teams

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 health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• 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

Job Area: Finance & Accounting

Locations: Bupa Place, Kirkstall Forge