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Supply Chain Procurement Manager - Waste

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Leicester

Remote

GBP 60,000

Full time

20 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in waste management and recycling is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance supplier relationships and streamline purchasing processes. This remote role allows flexibility while requiring travel to suppliers and the head office across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, particularly within the waste management sector, and will be responsible for managing existing service providers, sourcing new suppliers, and ensuring compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry while working with a leading organization committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Car Allowance
Bonus

Qualifications

  • Experience in procurement within the waste management or recycling sectors is essential.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence required for travel to suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and optimize purchasing processes.
  • Source new suppliers and negotiate cost-effective agreements.
  • Oversee implementation and delivery of new services.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation Skills
Cost Management
Compliance Verification
Operational Services Procurement

Education

CIPS Level 3+
Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain Procurement Manager - REMOTE WORKING OPPORTUNITY

Join a Leading Company in Waste Management & Recycling (Sector Experience is Required)

TITLE: Procurement Manager – Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

SALARY: £60,000 Plus Car or Allowance & Bonus

LOCATION: Remote with travel to suppliers and head office. Role covers the UK and you may be located anywhere in England

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Procurement Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing purchasing processes for a top-tier waste management and recycling organization. Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing existing waste service providers, monitoring their performance, ensuring competitive pricing, and verifying compliance.
  2. Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating cost-effective agreements.
  3. Overseeing subcontractors’ implementation and delivery of new services and contracts.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideally qualified with CIPS Level 3+ or a degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.

Proven experience in procuring operational services (see examples below). Waste management or recycling sector experience is essential.

Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Background in roles such as Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Waste Broker, or Supplier Manager.

SERVICES YOU MAY HAVE PROCURED:

Recycling, Total Waste Management, Washroom Services, Facilities Management, Waste Brokerage, Hard/Soft Services, Clinical Waste, Construction Waste, Plant Hire, Secure Destruction, Industrial Services, or similar operational services.

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