Biffa Waste Services

Biffa Waste Services is a leading integrated waste management company in the UK, servicing waste management needs since 1912. With operations at over 195 sites, Biffa collects waste from 2.3 million households and provides a range of services including recycling, treatment, and energy generation. The company's vision is to lead in sustainable waste management while focusing on safety, innovation, customer satisfaction, teamwork, and accountability.

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πŸ“ England, United Kingdom

πŸ” Logistics

  • 5 years experience in strategic procurement within a category-management framework.
  • Degree educated and CIPS qualified.
  • Experience preferred in waste management, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
  • Strong negotiation skills with capacity to influence stakeholders in matrix organizations.
  • Familiarity with major supplier relationships and interaction with large supplier partners at account manager level.

  • Develop a detailed understanding of key spend areas and manage contracts accordingly.
  • Deliver annual savings and maintain supplier quality and delivery expectations.
  • Create and implement category strategies for cost reduction and innovation.
  • Oversee sustainability requirements and compliance with SBTi targets.
  • Report on savings delivery and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement processes and standards.

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Posted 2024-11-09
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πŸ“ United Kingdom

πŸ” Waste Management

  • Working in a tendering, bidding or pricing environment.
  • Proven experience in delivering written submission for winning bids.
  • Waste Industry knowledge.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to deal with individuals at all levels (both within the organisation and outside).
  • Ability to self-manage workload and work to strict deadlines.
  • Organised, structured with an ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
  • Excellent written communication skills and numeracy skills.
  • Diligent with a good attention to detail.
  • Understanding of the waste industry and relevant laws.
  • The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others.
  • IT literate – comfortable using business software and systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won’t do any harm.

  • Project manage tenders for new business to include – Investigations on the ground to develop operational solution, pricing and modelling, commercial proposals, presentations for internal sign-off, liaison with partners/sub-contractors and writing method statements.
  • Preparing and giving verbal presentations to prospective and existing clients.
  • Keeping abreast of new technologies and innovations by actively researching products and establishing contacts throughout the industry.
  • Keeping abreast of new legislative developments.
  • Developing contacts within the sector to keep informed of the status of current and future new business projects – primarily through consultants.
  • Attending regional meetings to keep up to date with existing contracts; identify development opportunities; and develop working relationships with business managers.
  • Providing development and contractual support to regional managers as to ensure variation orders and service proposals follow the company’s corporate approach and are signed-off as appropriate.
  • Supporting the development director on specific projects as requested.

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Posted 2024-10-15
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πŸ“ Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

πŸ” Waste Management

  • Experience in a tendering, bidding, or pricing environment.
  • Proven track record in delivering written submissions for successful bids.
  • Knowledge of the waste industry and relevant laws.
  • Strong people management and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to self-manage workload and meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized and structured with skills to gather information from various sources.
  • Excellent written communication and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
  • IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths; A-Levels or a Degree preferred.

  • Project manage tenders for new business including operational solution development, pricing, commercial proposals, presentations, and writing method statements.
  • Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to prospective and existing clients.
  • Research new technologies and innovations and maintain industry contacts.
  • Stay updated on new legislative developments and identify development opportunities through regional meetings.
  • Support regional managers with development and contractual matters in line with corporate approach.

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Posted 2024-09-20
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