Category Manager – Facilities Management

Biffa

Category Manager responsible for procurement strategies in Facilities Management services at Biffa. Optimizing supplier performance and managing costs for effective operations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts
Deliver annual savings targets and supplier quality and delivery expectations
Develop and maintain an overall set of category strategies to continue to drive cost out, mitigate risk and encourage innovation on a multi-year basis
Manage sustainability requirements and ensure compliance with SBTi targets
Ensure accurate reporting of savings delivery and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships
Ensure compliance with processes, standards and systems as determined by the Procurement Excellence team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 5 years experience of strategic Procurement in a category-management based model with specific knowledge of one of the specific category areas
Degree educated and CIPS Qualified
Experience in waste management, manufacturing or logistics organisations preferable
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders within matrix organisations
Experience of major supplier relationships and ability to interact at account manager level with large supplier partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Environment Biffa is a leading waste management company in the UK, dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources and fostering sustainable communities. With over 100 years of experience, Biffa provides comprehensive waste management solutions including waste prevention, recycling, and recovery processes. The company is deeply committed to the circular economy and plays a pivotal role in the UK's efforts to tackle climate change. Offering services to small, medium, and large businesses as well as local authorities, Biffa focuses on reducing emissions, enhancing recycling efforts, and innovating for environmental sustainability. Biffa also partners with various organizations and institutions to address significant challenges in waste management. Category Manager – Facilities Management 🔥 51 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Newcastle upon Tyne – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🛒 Procurement Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop a detailed understanding of specific key spend areas and subsequently tender, negotiate and award contracts
Deliver annual savings targets and supplier quality and delivery expectations
Develop and maintain an overall set of category strategies to continue to drive cost out, mitigate risk and encourage innovation on a multi-year basis
Manage sustainability requirements and ensure compliance with SBTi targets
Ensure accurate reporting of savings delivery and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships
Ensure compliance with processes, standards and systems as determined by the Procurement Excellence team. 🎯 Requirements
Over 5 years experience of strategic Procurement in a category-management based model with specific knowledge of one of the specific category areas
Degree educated and CIPS Qualified
Experience in waste management, manufacturing or logistics organisations preferable
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders within matrix organisations
Experience of major supplier relationships and ability to interact at account manager level with large supplier partners Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Category StrategiesSavings Delivery ReportingSBTi ComplianceCost ReductionRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementInfluencing Skills

Certifications

CIPS Qualified