Indirect Procurement Specialist

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technology company in Ontario is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Specialist to develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services. This role involves overseeing strategic sourcing, managing vendor relationships, and negotiating contracts to ensure the best possible cost and quality. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of procurement experience, and strong analytical skills. A salary range of $85K to $93K CAD is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience managing annual spend above 40MM USD.
• Knowledge of Category Management and Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Strategic Sourcing and Category Management.
• Consult with stakeholders for contractual outcomes.
• Negotiate and finalize contract documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or similar

Master's Degree or certification like CPM/CPSM, PMP

Tools

SAP Ariba

Contract Management Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

The Indirect Procurement Category Specialist works under the direction of the Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement on the development and implementation of effective procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services within the Corporate Services space (HR, Marketing, Consulting, Finance, Temp Labor, etc.). Contributes to the planning, development, management and implementation of procurement strategic initiatives that align with the Water Tech Zone Company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectations, while managing vendor relationships. This role will influence and collaborate with senior management, P&L leadership, regional leadership and supply base to develop and deploy a holistic, global/regional strategy for indirect pend.

Key Characteristics

• Sustains the negotiation, coordination, and assures that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the best possible cost without compromising quality.
• Strategic Thinking with multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Analytical with problem-solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee Strategic Sourcing and Category Management for the assigned categories.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment between business unit goals and sourcing strategy objectives.
• Consult with stakeholders to achieve the best contractual outcomes, including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and service levels.
• Negotiate, finalize, and advise on contract documents with support from Risk Management, Legal, Finance, and other key internal stakeholders.
• Experience in negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statement of Works (SOW).
• Develop strong supplier relationships to enhance effectiveness and value; facilitate supplier reviews and generate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate activities associated with the sourcing process, including but not limited to RFx preparation and execution, supplier response evaluations, project summaries/business case development, and supplier communications.
• Identify and implement savings opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a similar field. A candidate with a master's degree and/or certification like CPM/CPSM, PMP, etc., will have an added advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain with knowledge of Category Management, Contract Management, and strategy deployment.
• Experience managing annual spend above 40MM USD.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience managing indirect procurement-related categories.
• Experience working with different cultures and environments in a matrix organization.
• Proficiency in computer-based analytical and communication tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in supplier sourcing and eAuctions (e.g., SAP Ariba).
• Familiarity with Contract Management Tools (e.g., Ariba, Oracle Contracts).

Working Conditions

Less than 10%

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Compensation – The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $85-93K CAD.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in Canada immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for Canada work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.