Procurement Specialist

Covanta; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and视on

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support plant operations and supply chain across Bristol, CT and Preston, CT. You will own end-to-end procurement, develop new suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance to improve reliability and reduce costs.

This role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and practical knowledge of procurement systems. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Corporate Procurement to balance immediate needs

Qualifications

• Three+ years in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, contract administration, supplier management or industrial operations.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier qualification and development, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience purchasing or managing services, including scope reviews, labor hours/costs, and evaluating supplier proposals with stakeholders.
• Experience using procurement/Supply Chain/ERP platforms for quoting, bidding, POs, and delivery tracking (JAGGAER preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel for spend analysis, bid comparison, and supplier performance.
• Strong communication and relationship management; ability to handle confrontational conversations professionally.
• Ability to explain procurement reasons, educate stakeholders, and drive process changes.
• Sound analytical skills balancing plant needs, supplier capabilities, quality, service, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with facility needs and corporate objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers to expand sourcing options and improve continuity.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, relationships, and performance oversight.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, bid reviews, timing, and supplier selection.
• Coordinate bid review meetings, supplier conferences, and site visits.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality and safety.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to define scopes of work and technical requirements.
• Evaluate service proposals for scope, labor hours, materials, terms, and overall value.
• Negotiate terms, coordinate contract reviews, and facilitate awards.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance; amend/renew as needed.
• Address supplier disputes professionally and align with procurement objectives.
• Issue POs, monitor delivery, track shipments, and expedite critical materials.
• Use procurement platforms to manage supplier data, bidding, purchasing and orders.
• Support budgeting and financial planning with procurement data.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiations

Contract management

Excel (pivot, formulas, VLOOKUP)

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Procurement/Engineering/Operations/Finance

Tools

JAGGAER

PeopleSoft or similar ERP

Job description

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

Reworld's Procurement Specialist supports plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain activities through end-to-end procurement ownership. Supporting facilities in Bristol and Preston, Connecticut, this role combines strategic sourcing, supplier development, services procurement, contract administration, and purchasing to strengthen plant reliability, manage costs, and support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

At Reworld, procurement professionals directly impact plant performance and long-term business success. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Corporate Procurement, the Procurement Specialist secures critical materials, services, and supplier partnerships across a nationwide network of facilities.

As the primary procurement resource for the assigned facilities, you will balance immediate operational needs with longer-term sourcing initiatives. You will identify and develop new suppliers, evaluate commercial proposals, negotiate agreements, and help internal teams understand and follow procurement processes. Success requires sound commercial judgment and the ability to navigate challenging conversations, address stakeholder pushback, and build support for change. You should be comfortable explaining the reasons behind procurement requirements and helping others apply them effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with facility needs, assigned spend categories, and corporate procurement objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers that expand sourcing options, strengthen service capabilities, and improve supply continuity.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, ongoing relationships, and performance oversight.
• Lead requests for information, quotations, and proposals, including bid solicitation, receipt, evaluation, pricing analysis, market comparisons, and supplier selection.
• Coordinate bid review meetings, supplier conferences, technical discussions, supplier visits, and facility walkdowns.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality, safety, service, and supplier performance expectations.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop clear scopes of work, technical requirements, and supplier expectations for plant services, maintenance activities, and capital projects.
• Evaluate service proposals for scope completeness, labor hours, labor rates, materials, equipment, commercial terms, and overall value.
• Work with technical stakeholders to understand how proposed services support plant operations and to clarify differences between supplier bids.
• Negotiate commercial terms, coordinate with appropriate internal partners on contract review and execution, and facilitate contract awards.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance; recommend amendments, renewals, or extensions as needed.
• Address supplier disputes and performance concerns professionally, balancing operational requirements with contractual and financial objectives.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, track shipments, and expedite critical materials and services.
• Use procurement and supply chain management platforms to support supplier information, quoting, bidding, purchasing, and order tracking.
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP, to analyze spend, compare bids, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Compile procurement, cost, and supplier data to support annual budgets, financial planning, and sourcing decisions.
• Support the sourcing and transfer of maintenance spare parts across facilities to optimize inventory utilization and support corporate inventory management strategies.
• Support supplier quality assurance programs and procurement process compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between facility personnel and suppliers.
• Build productive relationships across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate Procurement.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on procurement systems, policies, and processes, including the business reasons behind required procedures.
• Manage challenging or confrontational conversations constructively, resolve disagreements, and motivate stakeholders to adopt needed process changes.
• Manage competing priorities and communicate clearly about sourcing decisions, supplier commitments, delivery risks, and procurement requirements.
• Participate in regional and corporate procurement meetings and initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, contract administration, supplier management, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier qualification and development, competitive bidding, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience purchasing or managing services, including reviewing scopes of work, evaluating labor hours and costs, and comparing supplier proposals with technical stakeholders.
• Experience using procurement, supply chain, or ERP platforms for quoting, bidding, purchase orders, and delivery tracking. Jaggaer preferred; PeopleSoft or comparable systems accepted.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP, to analyze spend, compare bids, and support procurement decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to handle confrontational conversations professionally, resolve supplier and stakeholder disagreements, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Ability to explain the business reasons behind procurement requirements, educate stakeholders, and build support for process changes when facing resistance.
• Sound analytical skills and business judgment, with the ability to balance plant needs, supplier capabilities, quality, service, and cost while managing competing priorities independently and across teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, energy, utilities, power generation, or other industrial environments preferred. Backgrounds involving maintenance services, MRO, packaging, indirect procurement, or capital projects are especially relevant.
• Demonstrated success developing suppliers, reducing costs, improving supplier performance, or strengthening procurement processes preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $87,300.00 - $116,200.00 USD per annum

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworldreserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affidavit Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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