Fleet Procurement Strategist – Innovation & Decarbonisation

Biffa Waste Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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

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.