Job Overview

Apply now Are you an experienced Category Manager or Buyer looking to take on a new challenge? Due to continued success and growth, we are now looking to recruit a Feedstock Acquisition Manager specialising in glass. covering the Midlands and South East regions. This is a national role and will involve extensive travel throughout the UK. As part of the Commercial and Trading Team you shall be responsible for ensuring the glass assets have sufficient levels of quality feedstock materials. This involves developing a strategy and implementing a supply plan plan to achieve safe, timely and value procurement of glass recyclable materials from company assets, Local Authorities and third parties. As our Feedstock Acquisition Manager, you'll have:Knowledge and experience of the waste and recycling industries.Good knowledge of geographical area.Have and maintain a good understanding of the market influence factors, competitor knowledge.Excellent understanding of commodity sales.Experience of working to and achieving targets.Ability to be tactful yet confident; able to build and maintain successful relationships with suppliers yet build new feedstocks.Experience working on TendersThis position is a challenging, fast-paced role with often conflicting priorities and the jobholder will need to be efficient and flexible to meet the business needsFeedstock Acquisition Manager Responsibilities include:Achieve profitable targets against budget and to increase market shareIdentify, secure, profitable full product portfolio within the areas covered by regional facilities. Focusing on larger regional commercial customers within pre-set budget parameters.Secure profitable long term contracted new business within authorised price matrices.Identify and make effective sales calls within the designated market territory.Identify and maintain a customer prospect database in a format agreedUndertake a monthly review of the glass assets feedstock volume and P&L, identifying areas of improvement and development against budgetsWork on all tender opportunities as directed by Sales ManagerTo manage the timely collection and transport of goods from source to glass assets or other end-customers through the Logistics Department.Undertake strategic review of the companies and competitor's feedstock position to assist in the development of the glass procurement strategy.Frequent travel across the UK and overnight stays is required with this role.In return for your hard work as our Feedstock Acquisition Manager, we can offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including:Company CarA free helpline for health, legal or personal issues available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Free eye tests and prescription and safety eyewear where required.A contributory pension scheme - helping you plan for later in life.Childcare vouchers, payroll giving (charity donations from salary deducted before tax) and cycle to work schemes are availableDiscounts on local gym membership and some of the biggest retail brands.

Key Requirements

procurement glass acquisition feedstock