Category Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Category Manager for a hybrid role in Kingswood, UK. The candidate will be responsible for managing haulage and waste disposal categories, including leading tendering cycles and negotiating contracts. Applicants should have a strong background in procurement, tendering, and contract management, as well as experience with compliance and waste regulations. This position offers a competitive pay rate, car allowance, and an opportunity for extension beyond the initial 3-month period.

Benefits

Car allowance (£6600pa)

Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Strong procurement or category management background within haulage or waste disposal.
• Proven experience managing tenders and contracts.
• Knowledge of waste regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage haulage and waste disposal categories.
• Lead and negotiate tendering cycles.
• Develop category strategies and track performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tendering experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain

CIPS (or working towards)

Job description

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

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.