Specialist - Waste Sourcing

About the Role

Wasteflex is seeking a waste industry professional to join our Operations team as a Specialist - Waste Sourcing

This role is responsible for developing and managing Wasteflex's subcontractor network, sourcing specialised waste solutions, negotiating competitive rates and supporting the delivery of specialised waste services and projects.

Working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, operational teams and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in identifying solutions for customer requirements and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the waste industry, enjoys building strong contractor relationships and thrives on solving complex challenges.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and specialist service providers across Australia.

• Source and onboard new contractors across a broad range of waste streams and service types.

• Negotiate competitive pricing.

• Source solutions for specialised and non-standard waste requirements.

• Support services including hazardous waste, liquid waste, product destruction and industrial services.

• Obtain quotations, coordinate contractor responses and manage service delivery expectations.

• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify new supplier opportunities.

• Assist with supplier onboarding, contractor compliance and performance management.

• Support specialist projects and unique customer requirements as they arise.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Waste industry experience is essential.
• Experience building and maintaining strong contractor, supplier or subcontractor relationships.
• Strong understanding of waste service delivery and operational timeframes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to source practical solutions for complex waste requirements.
• Experience using CRM, operational or case management systems.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with hazardous waste, liquid waste, industrial services or product destruction.
• Existing relationships within the waste industry contractor network.
• Experience with case management and contractor management systems.

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Why Join Wasteflex?

• Hybrid working environment.
• Work with a growing national business.
• Exposure to a broad range of waste streams and specialised services.
• Diverse role combining sourcing, relationship management, commercial negotiation and project support.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

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About You

You know the waste industry and understand that strong relationships are critical to delivering great outcomes.

You're commercially minded, responsive and solutions-focused. You enjoy working with contractors, negotiating outcomes and finding practical solutions to challenging service requirements.

You understand how the industry operates, can manage expectations effectively and take pride in delivering outcomes that benefit customers, contractors and the business alike.

If you have waste industry experience, enjoy building contractor relationships and thrive on finding solutions to complex waste challenges, we'd love to hear from you.