Procurement Manager; Waste Management - Corporate Team

Overview

Procurement Manager (Waste Management – Corporate Team)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

Work Style - Flexible (minimum 2 days in office). Be part of Wolverhampton, a diverse and inclusive city, packed with passion, pride and endless potential.

City of Wolverhampton Council is shaping the future of waste management contracts across Wolverhampton, aligning with statutory requirements and industry advancements. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in waste-related procurements to lead high-value and/or highly complex procurement processes.

The Procurement and Commercial team is focused on transformation and continuous improvement, delivering value to stakeholders and residents. We are looking for a confident and skilled professional who can engage with a wide range of stakeholders and support the aspiration that residents live longer and healthier lives through effective procurement and commercial delivery.

• Lead procurement activities for the Corporate (Waste Contracts) category, including waste goods and services procurements and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Apply best practice in procurement and deliver immediate impact while simplifying processes for stakeholders.
• Develop options for effective decision making and problem solve to ensure compliant, value-for-money outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all processes and update systems accordingly; influence stakeholders at all levels and provide a quality, stakeholder-focused service.
• Deliver in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects and complex procurements.

• Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015.
• Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to develop options for decision making and to problem solve.
• Experience in managing procurements that are high-value and/or highly complex.
• Experience leading on complex tender processes with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, legal services and partner organisations; experience in waste-related procurement exercises.
• A good understanding of the current market with waste suppliers and development of category strategies; ability to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.

• Experience of leading on complex tender processes with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in waste-related procurement exercises.
• Understanding of the current market with waste suppliers; experience supporting category strategies.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and internal policies.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion or belief.

Closing date - 11 March 2026

Our working arrangements - All council roles have a work style (fixed, field or flexible). Some roles are agile with flexible base locations; others have a fixed location. Refer to the Job Description for the assigned workstyle.

Babita Mehmi, Procurement Business Partner – or Babit

The Council holds recognitions for equality and diversity and offers inclusive employment practices, including a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants meeting essential criteria in certain circumstances. Further information about diversity, inclusion and recruitment policies is available on the Council website.