Category Manager - CAPEX

DescriptionCategory Manager - CAPEXHybrid | Regional RoleAre you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys seeing major investments through from design to delivery?We're looking for a CAPEX Category Manager to play a key role in our Procurement & Supply Chain transformation journey, supporting large-scale capital investment projects across the business. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of major programmes, partnering closely with project managers, engineers and senior stakeholders to turn designs into operational reality.If you're motivated by building strong relationships, improving how projects are delivered and creating long-term value from capital spend, this role offers the scope and visibility to do exactly that.The roleAs CAPEX Category Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activity across major capital projects, from early design and specification through to
contract award, delivery and completion.Key responsibilities include:Leading procurement for large CAPEX projects from concept and design through to delivery and handoverPartnering with project managers, engineers and operational teams to shape sourcing strategies and manage risk, cost and timelinesDeveloping and executing CAPEX category strategies to drive value, resilience and supplier performanceManaging complex tender processes and contract negotiations with construction and engineering suppliersBuilding strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and governanceYou'll bring a strategic approach to identify, map and present a BIFFA wide procurement approach to CAPEX. You'll play a central role in improving how capital projects are procured and delivered, helping embed best practice across the organisation.What do I need to be successful?Significant experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on CAPEX

and construction-related categoriesProven background working on medium to large, complex capital projects alongside project managers and technical teamsStrong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience running multi-stakeholder tenders and knowledge of NEC and ICE contract formsExcellent influencing and communication skills, with a collaborative, partnership-led approachA proactive, improvement-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes.Ability to navigate a diverse business, create strategic overview and an approach that focuses on priorities, value add and outcomes, which will support BIFFA's objectives Why join?A pivotal role within a growing, forward-looking procurement functionDirect involvement in high-value, business-critical capital investment programmesReal autonomy to shape how CAPEX procurement is delivered across the organisationExposure to senior leaders and technically complex projectsLong-term career development

within a major, purpose-driven organisationBiffa - we're changing the way people think about wasteAt Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. Job SummaryID: E95E009E9EDepartment: Group Central Functions, ProcurementType: full time