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Category Manager

Biffa · Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, GB

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on driving change and building high-performing supply chains? We’re looking fo...

Job description

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded procurement professional who thrives on driving change and building high-performing supply chains? We’re looking for a Category Manager to play a key role in our Procurement & Supply Chain transformation journey. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone with a strong “can-do” mindset, who enjoys improving how things work, challenging the status quo and delivering tangible value through smarter sourcing and supplier partnerships. You’ll join a function recognised as a critical enabler of our corporate strategy, with a clear mandate to create a strategic, innovative and best-in-class procurement operation. The role: As Category Manager, you will take ownership of key spend categories, shaping multi-year strategies that drive cost efficiency, resilience, sustainability and service excellence. Key responsibilities include: You’ll have genuine scope to influence how procurement operates, with visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact. What do I need to be successful? - Leading end-to-end tendering, negotiation and contract award processes across your categories - Delivering annual savings targets while...