Commercial Manager - Supply Chain

Role Overview

The Commercial Manager for Supply Chain at Biffa plays a pivotal role in directing commercial operations, optimizing strategies, and overseeing governance within Specialist Services' supply chain. The goal is to secure cost-effective solutions, boost profitability, and support business expansion. This position involves managing supplier partnerships, disposal channels, pricing strategies, supplier onboarding, and commercial negotiations. It also focuses on identifying cost-reduction opportunities, streamlining the supplier network, and transitioning outsourced activities in-house. Collaborating with sales, technical, operations, and contract teams ensures effective commercial decisions, innovative solutions for challenging waste streams, and continuous enhancements across supply chain processes, performance, and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take lead in supplier and disposal site negotiations to secure optimal commercial value across various waste streams.
• Assess and refine the supply chain network to achieve cost efficiencies, standardize suppliers, and minimize supplier numbers.
• Oversee the onboarding, approval, and integration of new suppliers ensuring they meet compliance standards, capability requirements, and commercial criteria.
• Examine spending with third parties to spot opportunities for internalizing services and enhancing overall profitability.
• Support pricing strategies, tender submissions, and new business prospects via thorough market analysis and cost assessments.
• Formulate strategic supplier agreements and tailored waste stream contracts to maximize value and manage cost escalations effectively.
• Maintain stringent supply chain governance through robust supplier processes, compliance checks, audits, and systematic data management.
• Work closely with technical, commercial, and operational teams to devise solutions for complex waste streams and improve service quality.
• Provide commercial leadership while supporting stakeholders and driving initiatives that foster supply chain performance improvements and business growth.

Required Skills and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management within the waste management sector.
• Familiarity with rebate systems and commodity partner engagements is advantageous.
• Understanding of partnerships within Construction & Demolition waste management preferred.
• Experience with hazardous waste suppliers and disposal methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

Benefits and Perks

• Continuous career development opportunities including training and coaching tailored for growth.
• Provision of a company car or a car allowance.
• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts available to employees.
• Discounts on holidays and travel.
• Life insurance coverage as part of employee benefits.

About Biffa

At Biffa, transforming waste into sustainable power and innovative recycling solutions drives us daily. With over 11,500 employees nationwide, we are the leading choice for business waste management in the UK, committed to improving countless lives by effectively managing waste.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental at Biffa. We embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds, fostering a workplace that reflects our communities and delivers the best outcomes for all stakeholders. We are deeply committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.