Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a skilled Category Manager for its procurement team, focusing on waste management and environmental services across multi-site operations. This role offers a competitive salary, autonomy, and the chance to make a significant impact on sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy in a strategic role

Supportive and collaborative culture

Potential for future opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar strategic procurement role.
• Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of waste management regulations and sustainability practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and category planning across waste and recycling services.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to maximise value.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Continuous improvement

Job description

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Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Multi-Site Operations

Elevation Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a leading organisation in the heavy manufacturing sector to recruit a skilled Category Manager to join their procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising waste management and environmental services across multiple sites, ensuring commercial effectiveness and sustainability targets are met.

The Role:

As Category Manager, you will take ownership of the waste management category, driving supplier performance and delivering cost-effective solutions that align with business and environmental goals. You will:

• Lead procurement strategy and category planning across waste and recycling services
• Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to maximise value
• Collaborate with site managers and stakeholders across the UK to standardise practices
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and company policies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and explore innovative waste solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for a confident, commercially-minded procurement professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar strategic procurement role
• Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred
• Comfortable working across multi-site operations
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Knowledge of waste management regulations and sustainability practices is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK manufacturer committed to sustainability
• Autonomy in a strategic role with real impact
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Potential for future opportunities within the wider business