Proposal Procurement Lead

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions; Oakville; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Proposal Procurement Lead to manage material costs for projects. Based in Oakville, Ontario, the role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, developing cost strategies, and evaluating procurement risks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and over 7 years of experience in the Water & Wastewater sector, along with strong knowledge of costing methodologies.

Benefits

10% annual incentive bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Water & Wastewater sector as a mechanical or commercial engineer.
• Experience in project management, procurement, and supply-chain.
• Understanding of procurement sub-functions and water treatment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost strategy for projects with stakeholders.
• Coordinate project teams during the tender phase.
• Evaluate risk and contingencies for proposal material costing.

Skills

Above average mathematical skills

Solid understanding of costing methodology

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Effective communication

Demonstrate subject-matter expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA or Master’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

SAP

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 designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Water Tech 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

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's execution.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with different stakeholders such as Project Proposal/Sales, Category Team, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to develop the best and optimized cost strategy for the projects, which include materials and procurement labor.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, focusing on procurement, during the tender phase.
• Guide project cost strategy utilizing quotations, vendor contracts, material costing database, cost standards and historical data.
• Develop and maintain cost standards, tools, and records to assist in future costing.
• Collaborate with project execution teams on cost strategy transfer and REX (Return‑on‑Experience).
• Evaluate risk and contingencies to be included in proposal material costing; develop and maintain familiarity with current and expected market conditions that affect costs.
• Maintain skills for the utilization of Company software, such as Google Suite and SAP.
• Adhere to the Company Values, Ethics, and Safety Policies.
• Ability to provide cost estimation on third‑party material cost.

Hard Skills

• Above average mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude in an engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of costing methodology, ability 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 in engineering equipment or a manufacturing environment.

Soft Skills

• Effective communication & team spirit.
• Expert: Demonstrate subject‑matter expertise in the field.
• Strategic: Understands long‑term objectives, respects short‑term constraints, and avoids getting hung up in the noise.
• Inspirational: Ability to inspire/motivate others.
• Curious: Ability to pose high‑impact questions, seeing opportunities where others see problems.
• Courageous: Champions ideas and helps transform them into actions.
• Humble: Respectful toward peers, team members, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Holistic: Think customer and company first.
• Accountable: Demonstrate responsibility, ownership, and commitment, taking responsibility for making tough calls when necessary.
• Ambitious: Identify underlying truths and develop ideas that change how we conceptualize issues, depicting a vision of the future that rallies teams to compete in new ways.

Education & Experience Required

• 7+ 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

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

Additional Information

• Annual travel required; < 10 % primarily in NORAM.

Compensation and Benefits

• $94,000‑99,000 CAD (salary range is a guide; offers may vary).
• 10% annual incentive bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 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 must be eligible to lawfully work in Canada immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia Water Tech 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.