What's involved with this role: Category Manager Job Ref: Veolia 5284890 Pay Rate: £26.44 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 40 Monday – Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 3 months with a strong possibility of extension Kingswood, WS11 8JP Hybrid Car allowance (£6600pa/£550pm) Summary of what the candidate must have to apply : Strong procurement or category management background within haulage, waste disposal or similar service-based categories Proven tendering experience, including running end-to-end competitive processes Demonstrable haulage rate negotiation experience and contract management capability Experience managing third-party subcontractors providing transport or disposal services Understanding of waste regulations, compliance and environmental standards Proficient negotiation, supplier management, data analysis and commercial skills Degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar, or CIPS (or working towards) The role: You will manage the haulage and waste disposal categories, focusing solely on third-party subcontracted transport and treatment services. The work covers strategic category planning, tendering, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, and supporting business units with compliant, cost-effective solutions across road, rail, sea and air freight movements. This role directly supports Veolia's operational needs and wider ecological transformation goals. Key accountabilities: Lead full tendering cycles for haulage and disposal services Negotiate rates, commercial terms, fuel mechanisms and demurrage Manage subcontractor performance, compliance and risk Develop category strategies across multiple waste streams – hazardous, non-hazardous, inert and specialist Track category performance using KPIs and spend data Work closely with internal stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners Maintain alignment with Group Procurement strategy Drive innovation, sustainability, cost savings and continuous improvement Manage and develop a Category Specialist as required Requirements/key criteria: Relevant degree or CIPS (or working towards) Strong category management and procurement experience Proven haulage rate negotiation and contract management background Experience working with subcontracted service providers Knowledge of waste management regulations and compliance Strong analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills Understanding of sustainability and ESG requirements Desirable: MCIPS or CMILT Experience in waste, environmental services or hazardous waste Experience with freight forwarding or international transport Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. MT Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.