Category Manager - Lancashire, United Kingdom - Veolia UK

Veolia UK
Veolia UK
Verified Company
Lancashire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Salary:
Up to £50,000 per annum plus a car/car allowance, bonus potential and enhanced pension


Hours: 40 hours per week


Location:
Home based with travel


When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way, to take up an exciting CategoryManager role in our passionate, friendly and successful team in the UK.This is a national role, with travel around the UK and with head offices in Cannock near Staffordshire, London and Warrington.


Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part.

And if you're keen to see the difference you can make in a well established brand, this role will suit you perfectly.

It doesn't matter if you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.


What will you be doing?


You will be responsible for arranging and managing the supply of goods, materials and services ensuring timely delivery within a fast moving, operational environment, always ensuring that Veolia's Health & Safety, operational, environmental and commercialneeds are met.

You'll take into account the price, sustainability, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.


As part of a small team work collaboratively to develop the Supply Chain function both internally and as a strategic resource, cultivating key stakeholder relationships.


Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.


Stay up to date with any changes that may affect the supply and demand of required goods, materials or services and advise relevant stakeholders of any potential impact.

Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships, developing and managing communications.


You will negotiate contracts, prices and terms of business with suppliers, reviewing opportunities and delivering innovation by utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods, researching and evaluating areas of opportunity, reducingcosts and driving efficiencies where possible.


Developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and development and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.


What are we looking for?

  • Previous proven category management experience and proven purchasing experience, preferably within an engineering or utilities environment.
  • Strong proven experience of building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
  • A creative, innovative, solution focussed attitude, with a high level of influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • The ability to meet deadlines, with high levels of commercial acumen and be able to work with a high level of autonomy.

Our promise to you
Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.


So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you'll get 25 days of holiday alongside an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, alongside a range of employee discounts.

Also to help you further, we provide mentalhealth and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

So no matter their age, gender,gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

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