Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

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

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.