Bupa purchasing process
Bupa Group Purchasing follows best practice in strategic sourcing and supplier management representing cross functional, cross business and cross country teams. We aim to make the relationship with Bupa purchasing professionals a consistent, smooth and well managed experience for all suppliers.
Bupa Group Purchasing advocates the use of a standard purchasing process to award supplier contracts.
- Step 1 - Producing a sourcing strategy and purchasing plan that is fully approved and supported by the business.
- Step 2 - Definition and agreement on Bupa's business requirements relevant to the specific category expenditure.
- Step 3 - Developing the sourcing strategy and purchasing plan capable of reducing costs and driving value.
- Step 4 - Preparing for the supplier selection process, negotiation, selecting the supplier and contract award.
- Step 5 - Planning the supplier transition and implementing the sourcing strategy correctly.
As part of the purchasing process, Bupa uses PeopleSoft e-Purchasing to manage orders.