Indirect Procurement Specialist Job at Veolia (Oakville)

Indirect Procurement Specialist

Veolia

Location:
Canada , Oakville

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

85000.00 - 93000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

The Indirect Procurement Category Specialist works under the direction of the Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement on the development and implementation of effective procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services within the Corporate Services space (HR, Marketing, Consulting, Finance, Temp Labor, etc.). Contributes to the planning, development, management and implementation of procurement strategic initiatives that align with the Water Tech Zone Company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectations, while managing vendor relationships. This role will influence and collaborate with senior management, P&L leadership, regional leadership and supply base to develop and deploy a holistic, global/regional strategy for indirect pend.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee Strategic Sourcing and Category Management for the assigned categories
Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment between business unit goals and sourcing strategy objectives
Consult with stakeholders to achieve the best contractual outcomes
Negotiate, finalize, and advise on contract documents with support from Risk Management, Legal, Finance, and other key internal stakeholders
Experience in negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statement of Works (SOW)
Develop strong supplier relationships to enhance effectiveness and value
Lead and coordinate activities associated with the sourcing process, including but not limited to RFx preparation and execution, supplier response evaluations, project summaries/business case development, and supplier communications
Identify and implement savings opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a similar field
3+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain with knowledge of Category Management, Contract Management, and strategy deployment
Experience managing annual spend above 40MM USD

Nice to have:

Master’s degree and/or certification like CPM/CPSM, PMP
2+ years of experience managing indirect procurement-related categories
Experience working with different cultures and environments in a matrix organization
Proficiency in computer-based analytical and communication tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in supplier sourcing and eAuctions (e.g., SAP Ariba)
Familiarity with Contract Management Tools (e.g., Ariba, Oracle Contracts)

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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