Category Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26.44 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kingswood, WS11 8JP |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Veolia 5284890 |
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What's involved with this role:
Category Manager
Job Ref: Veolia 5284890
Pay Rate: £26.44 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 40 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 3 months with a strong possibility of extension
Kingswood, WS11 8JP
Hybrid
Car allowance (£6600pa/£550pm)
Summary of what the candidate must have to apply:
Strong procurement or category management background within haulage, waste disposal or similar service-based categories
Proven tendering experience, including running end-to-end competitive processes
Demonstrable haulage rate negotiation experience and contract management capability
Experience managing third-party subcontractors providing transport or disposal services
Understanding of waste regulations, compliance and environmental standards
Proficient negotiation, supplier management, data analysis and commercial skills
Degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar, or CIPS (or working towards)
The role: You will manage the haulage and waste disposal categories, focusing solely on third-party subcontracted transport and treatment services. The work covers strategic category planning, tendering, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, and supporting business units with compliant, cost-effective solutions across road, rail, sea and air freight movements. This role directly supports Veolia's operational needs and wider ecological transformation goals.
Key accountabilities:
Lead full tendering cycles for haulage and disposal services
Negotiate rates, commercial terms, fuel mechanisms and demurrage
Manage subcontractor performance, compliance and risk
Develop category strategies across multiple waste streams – hazardous, non-hazardous, inert and specialist
Track category performance using KPIs and spend data
Work closely with internal stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners
Maintain alignment with Group Procurement strategy
Drive innovation, sustainability, cost savings and continuous improvement
Manage and develop a Category Specialist as required
Requirements/key criteria:
Relevant degree or CIPS (or working towards)
Strong category management and procurement experience
Proven haulage rate negotiation and contract management background
Experience working with subcontracted service providers
Knowledge of waste management regulations and compliance
Strong analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of sustainability and ESG requirements
Desirable:
MCIPS or CMILT
Experience in waste, environmental services or hazardous waste
Experience with freight forwarding or international transport
Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure
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Job Ref: Veolia 5284890
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