Fleet Category Manager

Biffa Waste Services

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Ecodrive)

Dental cover (Denplan)

Health cash plan (Medicash)

Cycle2Work scheme

Charity Giving (via payroll)

Fuel card scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounted gym memberships

Biffa Perks – rewards

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Fleet Category Manager to lead fleet procurement strategies and engage with stakeholders across the business. The role focuses on delivering value, driving innovation and supporting Biffa's long-term fleet strategy.

You will work with operational teams, suppliers and the Fleet group to optimise contracts, manage risk and explore decarbonisation and vehicle technology opportunities. The position is hybrid with travel across the UK.

Qualifications

Experience in technical fleet, automotive, or alternative fuel categories.
Procurement, category management or strategic sourcing background.
Strong financial acumen with ability to interpret financial information with Finance and Operations.
Knowledge of sustainable procurement and social value considerations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead multiple workstreams, risks and governance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships across Fleet procurement activities.
Monitor market trends and supplier developments to inform sourcing decisions.
Lead and support sourcing activities in line with Fleet policies and objectives.
Deliver value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and innovative solutions.
Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, providing procurement advice at all levels.
Lead negotiation of high-value contracts while managing risk and value.
Build relationships to align procurement with business priorities.
Support opportunities related to alternative fuels, decarbonisation and new fleet tech.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Fleet Category Manager

Location: Homebased with Travel, Hybrid Role

Monday to Friday: 37.5hrs per week

A quick look at the role

We are seeking a commercially focused and proactive Fleet Category Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Fleet procurement strategies across key spend categories.

This role would suit someone with a strong technical fleet background, experience within procurement or category management, and a genuine interest in vehicle technology, alternative fuels and emerging fleet solutions. You will work closely with operational stakeholders, suppliers and the wider fleet team to deliver value, drive innovation and support Biffa's long-term fleet strategy.

Your core responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective supplier and stakeholder relationships across all areas of Biffa's Fleet procurement activity.
Monitor market trends, supplier developments and key commercial drivers, using this insight to inform sourcing and procurement decisions.
Lead and support sourcing activities in line with Fleet procurement policies, governance requirements and business objectives.
Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and the introduction of innovative solutions from across the fleet and automotive sectors.
Act as a trusted business partner to operational and functional stakeholders, providing expert procurement advice and support at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
Lead the negotiation of high-value and business-critical contracts, ensuring commercial value is maximised while appropriately managing risk.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement activity is aligned to business priorities and strategic objectives.
Support opportunities relating to alternative fuels, fleet decarbonisation and innovative technologies that contribute to the future development of Biffa's fleet.

Our essential requirements

Experience within technical fleet, automotive, commercial vehicle, transport or alternative fuel-related categories.
Previous procurement, category management or strategic sourcing experience.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial information and work collaboratively with Finance and Operational stakeholders to deliver business benefits.
Ability to challenge current practices and purchasing decisions in order to identify business requirements and deliver optimal procurement solutions.
Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, including environmental, ethical, labour and human rights considerations, and their contribution to social value.
Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams, stakeholder groups, risks, timelines and governance requirements.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.