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Job Description - Category Manager

Category Manager – Waste Management (12-Month FTC)

Location: Knottingley
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Multi-Site Operations

Elevation Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a leading organisation in the heavy manufacturing sector to recruit a skilled Category Manager to join their procurement team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising waste management and environmental services across multiple sites, ensuring commercial effectiveness and sustainability targets are met.

The Role:

As Category Manager, you will take ownership of the waste management category, driving supplier performance and delivering cost-effective solutions that align with business and environmental goals. You will:

  • Lead procurement strategy and category planning across waste and recycling services

  • Develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to maximise value

  • Collaborate with site managers and stakeholders across the UK to standardise practices

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and company policies

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and explore innovative waste solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for a confident, commercially-minded procurement professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

  • Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar strategic procurement role

  • Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred

  • Comfortable working across multi-site operations

  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

  • Knowledge of waste management regulations and sustainability practices is a plus

What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000

  • Opportunity to work with a leading UK manufacturer committed to sustainability

  • Autonomy in a strategic role with real impact

  • Supportive and collaborative culture

  • Potential for future opportunities within the wider business

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