Indirect Procurement Specialist

Veolia; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental services company is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Specialist to manage sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services. The role requires overseeing supplier negotiations and collaborating with business units to aligns goals with procurement strategies. With a focus on cost reduction and quality assurance, the ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including handling high annual spend. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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.
• Experience in managing indirect procurement-related categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Strategic Sourcing and Category Management for assigned categories.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units.
• Identify and implement savings opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or similar

Master’s Degree or certifications like CPM/CPSM, PMP

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Ariba

Oracle Contracts

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

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

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’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

● 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****

Additional Information

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.