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Category Manager

Job Posted: 45 minutes ago

Salary: £ 32.82 - 32.82 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Belmont Recruitment are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join a leading waste management organisation. This role sits within the Procurement team and focuses on managing third-party subcontractors who provide waste haulage and disposal services across multiple waste streams.

This is a temporary contract for 3 months with a view to extend onto a FTC.

Key Responsibilities

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    Develop, implement and manage strategic category plans for haulage and waste disposal

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    Lead competitive tendering processes and procure subcontracted waste services

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    Negotiate rates and contractual terms across all waste streams

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    Manage third-party subcontractor relationships to ensure performance, compliance and value

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    Analyse market trends, cost drivers and risk factors to support decision-making

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    Work closely with operational, commercial and procurement teams to align category strategies

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    Ensure all activity supports wider Group Procurement initiatives and governance

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    Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation and supplier innovation

What We’re Looking For

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    Proven experience in category management, procurement or commercial roles

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    Strong background in waste management, haulage, transportation, or related sectors

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    Experience managing third-party subcontractor relationships

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    Excellent negotiation, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

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    Ability to lead tender processes and manage complex service contracts

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    Understanding of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams (desirable)

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest

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