Indirect Category Manager

1 month ago


Cannock Staffordshire, United Kingdom Veolia Full time

Salary: Competitive per annum plus a car/car allowance, bonus potential and enhanced pension


Hours: 40 hours per week


Location: Hybrid working - Based at Cannock, Kingswood Shared Service Centre




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. 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. 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; 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




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.


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.




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




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




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






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.




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.
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