Procurement Co-op

Veolia; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Procurement Agent for its Water Technology group in Canada. You will source, evaluate, and procure materials and services for water and wastewater projects, collaborating with Engineers, Project Managers, and QA teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The role involves managing RFQs, contracts, and purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring documentation for compliance. 16-month full-time program starting September 2027 in Oakville, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Preferred: Ability to analyze data and create requested reports (Google Suite Applications).
• Full-time availability for 16 months starting September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers and vendors for project materials and equipment.
• Prepare and issue RFQs and analyze bids for competitive pricing and value.
• Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements to optimize cost, quality, and terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders ensuring specs, quantities, pricing, and delivery accuracy.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain vendor scorecards on quality, delivery, and service.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, and QA to align procurement specs with project needs.
• Track inventory levels and ensure material availability to meet timelines.
• Resolve procurement issues including expediting deliveries and backorders.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to support timely procurement decisions.
• Maintain procurement documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Data analysis (Google Suite)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management or Supply Chain

Job description

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

What your day might look like:

• The Procurement Agent is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring materials, equipment, and services required for water and wastewater treatment system projects.
• As part of the Procurement team, you will work with a cross-functional team executing strategic purchasing decisions, meeting supplier quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
• You will manage the complete procurement lifecycle from initial vendor identification through contract negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier relationship development.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers and vendors for project materials and equipment including pumps, blowers, valves, tanks, instrumentation, and fabrication services
• Preparing and issuing requests for quotations (RFQs) and analyzing bids to ensure competitive pricing and value
• Negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery terms
• Creating and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Monitoring supplier performance and maintaining vendor scorecards based on quality, delivery, and service metrics
• Collaborating with Engineers, Project Managers, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure procurement specifications align with project requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and managing material availability to support project timelines
• Resolving procurement-related issues including expediting deliveries, managing backorders, and addressing quality concerns
• Engaging with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Commissioning teams) to facilitate timely and cost-effective procurement decisions
• Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Preferred: Ability to analyze data and create requested reports (Google Suite Applications)
• Full-time availability for 16 months starting September 2027

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation:

• The compensation 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: $21.63-$25CAD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

****Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian 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 the company and no fee will be due.

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