Indirect Category Manager

Responsible for managing a number of Veolia's indirect categories ensuring timely delivery within a fast moving, operational environment, always ensuring that Veolia's Health & Safety, operational, environmental and commercial needs are met. You'll take into account the price, sustainability, quality and delivery and ensure continuity of supply.

Collaborating with team members to develop the Procurement function both internally and as a strategic resource, cultivating key stakeholder relationships and acting as a subject matter expert on Procurement and Supply Chain requirements.

Working collaboratively, negotiating and engaging with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advising of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.

Responsible for remaining 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.

Building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships, to ensure that risks are identified and that performance is managed.

Negotiating contracts, prices and terms of business with suppliers, reviewing opportunities and delivering value across a range of criteria.

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

• Proven category management and purchasing experience in a blue chip organisation


• Experience of indirect categories or generalist procurement


• Excellent project management skills


• Strong contract skills


• 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
  
  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.


We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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., 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.

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 people that are just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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

Our Procurement team is a key contributor to Ecological Transformation and we are building a team of professionals that can accelerate our purpose. That's why we are seeking 2 x Category Managers to support our indirect categories (IT, Corporate and Professional Services, Operational Supplies).

We are focused on Procurement Excellence. We are investing in technology to help us work more efficiently, building external partnerships that help us accelerate our ambitions and investing in our people to ensure that we have the right talent to succeed. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference.

What we can offer you

Car or car allowance

Yearly bonus scheme

25 days of annual leave

Access to our company pension scheme

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential