Waste Buyer

Sibelco Group; Newarthill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation as a Sourcing Manager. In this pivotal role, you will drive the sourcing strategy for packaging waste glass, ensuring material availability in a dynamic market. With a focus on building strong supplier relationships and developing new sourcing opportunities, your expertise will enhance business efficiency. This role not only offers a chance to impact the industry but also to grow within a community that values collaboration and personal development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in waste management or recycling sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for packaging waste glass.
• Visit supplier sites regularly to ensure material availability.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Principles

Logistics Understanding

Fluency in English

Education

Business or Management Degree

Job description

Time left to apply End Date: February 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: J011085

Location: Newhouse

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

As a Manager Sourcing, you will be responsible for the packaging waste glass (material) sourcing strategy implementation and execution, and purchase structures (including defining and implementing streamlined purchase processes) which will result in the availability of the material according to the targeted volumes in a volatile, changing and competitive market.

In the role of Sourcing Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Keep abreast of market conditions and changes in order to revise and develop strategies to meet changing market requirements.
2. Initiate and develop new sourcing opportunities to boost business efficiency.
3. Suppliers’ sites visiting (waste management facilities), requiring regular travel across the country and will include working with the complexity of business models.
4. Retain the number of existing suppliers.
5. Number of new suppliers and develop strategies to meet changing market.
6. Develop and maintain the availability and quality of the material with an effective and performing sourcing unit.
7. Co-develop and implement an ambitious sourcing strategy for material and area in a highly competitive environment.

To be successful in the role of Sourcing Manager, you have:

1. Business or Management degree.
2. Relevant experience in glass recycling and sourcing, or other packaging recycling (paper, plastic).
3. At least 3 years of commercial or management experience in the waste management industry.
4. Basic understanding of glass recycling technologies & waste management systems.
5. Financial principles and basic understanding of logistics.
6. Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
7. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
9. Willingness to travel regularly across the country for supplier site visits.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

1. Meet Our People: Careers
2. Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
3. Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.