Sourcing Specialist – CapEx Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental services is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance their supply chain management. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain processes, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to excellence. You will collaborate with various business units to drive cost savings and ensure quality service delivery. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork while contributing to sustainable practices in water and waste management.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Sick leave

Observed Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Supply Chain Management/Procurement experience.
• Experience with Legal/Engineering/Ops Departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement planning and sourcing schedules.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Initiate and manage multiple bid processes for CapEx projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or engineering

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Please visit our website for more information: www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Pay Rate: $90000 to a maximum of $115000 Per Year.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for procurement planning, establishing sourcing schedules & monitoring CapEx procurement requirements for the applicable internal customers. Collaboration with business units to provide strategic sourcing direction. Key SCM contributor to the particular business units and groups assigned and will ensure the quality of the SCM services which includes responsibilities below.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparation, recommendation, and execution of sourcing programs for internal customers.
• Ensure compliance with company and division procurement policies & procedures.
• Ensure proper use of Veolia Source to Pay and Procure to Pay tools.
• Managing the supplier qualification and performance processes as well as monitor and report on compliance for contract/agreement utilization. May include travel to potential suppliers.
• Responsible for managing sourcing plans with the internal customer and SCM Director. This will entail the scheduling of the procurement cycle for CapEx projects and other spend on a short-term (i.e. quarterly) and longer term (i.e. yearly or multi-year) basis.
• Review and analyze vendor relationships to determine where contracts should be issued to protect the interests of Veolia and its stakeholders, work with the SCM Director as applicable.
• Investigate, pursue and generate cost reduction opportunities and contribute to SCM’s annual goals of achieving cost reductions/savings.
• Initiate and concurrently manage multiple bid processes for CapEx projects. The individual at this level position has achieved a significant amount of experience in a procurement and contracts processing environment and can effectively manage the more complex projects.
• Formulate bid analysis results and make vendor recommendations. Work with multiple sites, where applicable, to reach the best value solution.
• Initiate and manage price and contract negotiations with various types of service and equipment vendors.
• Promote SCM policies at all existing locations and assist in implementation of SCM policies and procedures for use at newly contracted sites.
• Assists in improving service/support to the internal customers.
• Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities and advises company activities with concurrence of SCM Director.
• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
• Visits to assigned locations to meet with key business partners.
• Source products and services from other suppliers as necessary to ensure the lowest cost, best quality and on-time delivery, within framework of efficiently utilizing suppliers’ capacities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma/GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred with an emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible Supply Chain Management/Procurement experience.
• Experience working with Legal/Engineering/Ops Departments/Corporate Service Centers in developing and completing agreements.
• Sourcing experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Good working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation skills desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Hybrid remote/office environment.
• Occasional travel.

Additional Information

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – Flexible Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.