Category Manager

Overview

Manage logistics and waste disposal procurement, drive savings, supplier relations, sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• category strategy
• supplier management
• cost savings
• risk mitigation
• sustainability
• spend analysis

Tasks

-Engage with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with overall business goals -Manage and develop Category Specialists, providing guidance and support -Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to suppliers -Implement innovative solutions to drive cost savings, improve quality, and enhance supplier performance -Delegate tasks appropriately to team members, ensuring their growth and development -Liaise effectively with Procurement Business Partners to align category strategies with business unit needs -Manage supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies as needed -Support the Head of Category Management in engaging with Group Procurement on relevant Group Categories -Identify opportunities for implementing circular economy principles within assigned categories -Develop category-specific action plans that address sustainability goals -Identify and mitigate category-specific risks to ensure business continuity and compliance -Interface with Group Procurement to ensure local category strategies are consistent with global directives -Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes -Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver category objectives -Conduct sustainability risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies -Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value -Collaborate with suppliers on innovation and continuous improvement initiatives -Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value -Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favourable outcomes -Continuously enhance negotiation and analytical skills to drive better outcomes -Collaborate on demand forecasting, planning, and budgeting to ensure optimal service levels -Collaborate with other Category Managers and Procurement Business Partners to share best practices and align strategies -Engage with business units and Procurement Business Partners to understand specific needs and requirements -Measure and report on category performance using relevant KPIs and metrics -Collaborate with legal, compliance, and sustainability teams to ensure comprehensive category management -Work closely with finance to analyse spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities

Requirements

• cips
• mba
• strategic procurement
• data analysis
• esg
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Experience within a similar role -Advanced expertise in category-specific knowledge, supplier relationship management, and negotiation skills -Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or CIPS qualified (MCIPS) or working towards -Ability to work well under pressure -Proficient skills in strategic procurement, contract management, business acumen, relationship management, effective communication, time management, informed decision making, continuous improvement, project management, IT proficiency, risk management, and data analysis -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Experience in managing specific spend categories -Proficient understanding of sustainability and ESG knowledge -Chartered CIPS Status, MBA -Innovative problem solver.

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Benefits

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. -25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus option to buy upto 5 days -Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to -Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential -Access to our company pension scheme -Supportive team player and inclusive collaborator -Onsite Gym -24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household -One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community -Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

About Veolia Uk

-A leader in environmental solutions, Veolia UK has been transforming waste and water management. -The company provides a comprehensive range of services from waste collection and recycling to water treatment and energy generation. -With a strong commitment to sustainability, Veolia UK works with businesses and local authorities to deliver innovative, eco-friendly solutions. -It serves various sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal, ensuring efficient resource management and reduced environmental footprint. -Veolia UK's services extend beyond the UK, making it a major player in global environmental management, focusing on circular economy practices. -The company is also involved in renewable energy projects, including waste-to-energy plants and energy-from-waste technologies. -Through technological advancements, Veolia UK continues to optimize resource efficiency and develop new systems for waste reduction and water purification.

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