Regional Procurement Strategist

GFL Environmental Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Area Procurement Specialist to support procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations across its area.

You will coordinate with regional teams and contribute to national agreement initiatives, driving procurement standards and value for the enterprise. The role requires data-driven, ownership-minded professionals who can manage multiple projects, collaborate, and implement cost-reduction strategies while mitigating supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum two years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, contract management, analytics, or related functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Drive, Gmail, and Slides).

Responsibilities

• Take a strategic approach to supplier relationship management and serve as an initial escalation point within their Area for issue resolution.
• Participate in detailed planning and execution of process improvement initiatives in alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Drive compliance for key categories of spend and suppliers based on feedback from the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Develop and implement RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute contracts for local-level service agreements not covered under the scope of any national agreements.
• Support cost reduction activities and savings tracking in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Participate and contribute to the budget process for regions within the designated Area.
• Collaborate with and support local leadership, directing and leading outcomes when required to maximize overall GFL value and help solve supply chain challenges.
• Coordinate with business units/suppliers to provide recommendations for efficiency and process improvement in areas where challenges are identified.
• Guide operations through the Procure to Pay process, providing additional training and support where needed.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating to senior management when needed.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with influence and integrity.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders by serving as a procurement subject matter expert and representing the procurement team in a professional and positive manner.]
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Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Analytical

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Drive/Slides

Job description

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Area Procurement Specialist to support procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations across its area.

You will coordinate with regional teams and contribute to national agreement initiatives, driving procurement standards and value for the enterprise. The role requires data-driven, ownership-minded professionals who can manage multiple projects, collaborate, and implement cost-reduction strategies while mitigating supply chain