Procurement Operations Manager

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to oversee a procurement team in Salford. This role involves managing workloads, ensuring effective communication, and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency. The successful candidate will contribute to exceptional customer service and patient care while enjoying a range of benefits including health insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a procurement team and manage workloads.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes.
• Report on team KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Operations Manager

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

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

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

We make health happen.

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

• Manage and motivate your team, ensuring they have the knowledge and training needed to fulfill their roles effectively and promote excellent customer service.
• Report concerns and potential problems to the Head of Procurement and propose appropriate remedial actions.
• Create, monitor, and report on team KPIs.
• Provide timely reporting for the Procurement & Commercial function.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes and suggest operational improvements.

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role

• MCIPS or equivalent qualification would be beneficial but is not required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for process improvements.
• Experience working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful commercial outcomes.
• Recent and relevant experience leading cross-functional/business unit teams.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to promote health and wellbeing. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, covers mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, with options to buy or sell.
• Bupa health insurance.
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym is available.
• Various other benefits and online discounts.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

If you require information in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Finance & Accounting

Location: Bupa Place, Kirkstall Forge