Category Manager

Belmont Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading waste management organisation is seeking an experienced Category Manager to manage third-party subcontractors providing waste haulage and disposal services. The role includes developing and implementing strategic category plans, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various teams to align strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in procurement, particularly in waste management. This is a temporary contract position with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management, procurement or commercial roles.
• Strong background in waste management, haulage, transportation, or related sectors.
• Ability to lead tender processes and manage complex service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage strategic category plans for haulage and waste disposal.
• Lead competitive tendering processes and procure subcontracted waste services.
• Negotiate rates and contractual terms across all waste streams.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

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

• Develop, implement and manage strategic category plans for haulage and waste disposal
• Lead competitive tendering processes and procure subcontracted waste services
• Negotiate rates and contractual terms across all waste streams
• Manage third‑party subcontractor relationships to ensure performance, compliance and value
• Analyse market trends, cost drivers and risk factors to support decision‑making
• Work closely with operational, commercial and procurement teams to align category strategies
• Ensure all activity supports wider Group Procurement initiatives and governance
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation and supplier innovation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in category management, procurement or commercial roles
• Strong background in waste management, haulage, transportation, or related sectors
• Experience managing third‑party subcontractor relationships
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead tender processes and manage complex service contracts
• 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