Proposal Procurement Lead

Veolia Environnement SA; Oakville; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a Proposal Procurement Lead in Oakville, Ontario. This full-time role involves determining material costs and collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and at least seven years of experience in the Water & Wastewater sector. The position requires strong mathematical skills and the ability to work strategically. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Incentive bonus 10% annual

Medical, dental & vision insurance starting day 1

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, procurement, and supply chain.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to inspire others and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Determine material costs for budgeting during project execution.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for cost strategies.
• Lead project teams focused on procurement.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Costing methodology

Engineering drawings understanding

Communication skills

Subject matter expertise

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Seven years of experience in Water & Wastewater sector or EPC environment

Tools

Google Suite

SAP

Job description

The Proposal Procurement Lead (estimator) is an individual contributor role that is responsible for determining the current/expected material costs of Veolia Water Tech‑supplied equipment to establish the budget during the project execution.

This role can be performed from any of our key sites in the U.S.A. or Canada: Trevose, Pennsylvania; Norfolk, Virginia; Minnetonka, Minnesota; Boulder, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Oakville, Ontario.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner strategically to help win projects, ensuring successful execution and improved margins.
• Collaborate with stakeholders—Project Proposal, Sales Category, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement—to develop optimal cost strategies covering materials and procurement labor.
• Coordinate and lead project teams focused on procurement during the tender phase.
• Guide project cost strategy using quotations, vendor contracts, material costing database, cost standards, and historical data.
• Develop and maintain cost‑standard tools and records for future costing.
• Collaborate with project execution teams on cost strategy transfer and Return‑on‑Experience (REX).
• Evaluate risk and contingencies to be included in proposal material costing; monitor current and expected market conditions affecting costs.
• Maintain proficiency with company software such as Google Suite and SAP.
• Adhere to the Company Values, Ethics, and Safety Policies.
• Provide cost estimation for 3rd‑party material costs.

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Above‑average mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude within an engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of costing methodology, able to apply logic and reasoning to properly develop costs with limited input.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and specifications.
• Above‑average knowledge of engineering equipment or a manufacturing environment.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication & team spirit.
• Expertise: Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the field.
• Strategic: Understands long‑term goals, respects short‑term needs, and stays focused.
• Inspirational: Ability to inspire/motivate others.
• Curious: Asks high‑impact questions, spotting opportunities where others see problems.
• Courageous: Champions ideas and helps transform them into action.
• Humble: Respects peers, teammates, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Holistic: Thinks customer and company first.
• Accountable: Demonstrates responsibility, ownership, and commitment, taking tough calls when necessary.
• Ambitious: Identifies underlying truths and develops ideas that reshape our approach, rallying teams to compete in new ways.

Education & Experience Required

• Seven years of combined work experience in the Water & Wastewater sector or other EPC environment as a Mechanical or Commercial engineer.
• Project management, procurement, and supply‑chain background/experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates with an MBA, Master’s degree, or certification such as CPM, CPSM, PMP, etc.
• Solid understanding of procurement sub‑functions and water treatment technologies (products and operations).

Working Conditions

• Annual travel required.

Additional Information

• At Veolia we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an equal‑opportunity workplace proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and benefits include: Salary range tied to market benchmarks; Incentive bonus 10% annual; Medical, dental & vision insurance starting day 1; Paid time off; Paid holidays; Tuition reimbursement.
• Contractual and legal statements: The salary and compensation information is accurate as of the posting date; the Company reserves the right to modify it subject to applicable law.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.
• Veolia Water Tech does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. Vendors must have a current, fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates.
• As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

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Vacancy

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