Commercial Manager – Supply Chain

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Biffa

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1912

⚡ Energy

Energy • 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.

📋 Description

• Lead and centralise supplier and disposal point negotiations to ensure best-value commercial outcomes across all waste streams. • Review, optimise and rationalise the supply chain network to drive cost savings, supplier standardisation and a reduction in supplier numbers. • Manage the onboarding, approval and integration of new suppliers into the supply chain, ensuring compliance, capability and commercial suitability. • Analyse third-party spend and identify opportunities to internalise services and improve overall profitability. • Coordinate and support pricing, tender submissions and new business opportunities through robust market assessment and cost analysis. • Develop strategic supplier agreements and waste stream specific deals to maximise value and manage cost increases effectively. • Establish and maintain strong supply chain governance, including supplier processes, compliance documentation, audits and system data management. • Collaborate with technical, commercial and operational teams to identify solutions for difficult waste streams and improve service delivery. • Provide commercial leadership, stakeholder support and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and business growth.

🎯 Requirements

• Understanding of supply chain within waste management • Knowledge of rebates and commodity partners preferred • Knowledge of Construction & Demolition partners preferred • Understanding of hazardous waste suppliers and disposal routes • Strong Excel and Power BI experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow. • Car or allowance. • Competitive salary. • Generous pension scheme. • Retail and leisure discounts. • Holiday and travel discounts. • Life cover.