Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Paramus, New Jersey, United States Veolia Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:
Veolia North America (VNA) is a subsidiary of Veolia Group, delivering a comprehensive range of services in water, waste, and energy management. We cater to various sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipalities across North America. With our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we employ around 10,000 professionals at over 350 locations. For more information, please visit our website.

Position Summary:

The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in planning procurement activities, establishing sourcing timelines, and overseeing CAPEX procurement needs for internal stakeholders. This position involves collaboration with various business units to provide strategic sourcing guidance and contribute significantly to the supply chain management (SCM) processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, recommend, and implement sourcing strategies for internal clients.
  • Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures.
  • Utilize Veolia's Source to Pay and Procure to Pay systems effectively.
  • Manage supplier qualification and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with contract utilization.
  • Coordinate sourcing plans with internal clients and the SCM Director, scheduling procurement cycles for CAPEX projects.
  • Analyze vendor relationships to determine optimal contract issuance, collaborating with the SCM Director as necessary.
  • Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities, contributing to SCM's annual cost reduction goals.
  • Initiate and manage multiple bidding processes for CAPEX projects, leveraging extensive procurement experience.
  • Conduct bid analysis and vendor recommendations, collaborating across multiple sites to achieve the best value.
  • Lead price and contract negotiations with various service and equipment vendors.
  • Promote SCM policies across existing locations and assist in implementing these policies at new sites.
  • Enhance service and support for internal clients.
  • Research market trends, engineering advancements, and manufacturing improvements relevant to assigned responsibilities.
  • Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes between company operations and suppliers.
  • Engage with key business partners through site visits.
  • Source products and services from alternative suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
  • Perform additional related duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or engineering is preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
  • Experience collaborating with Legal, Engineering, and Operations departments in contract development.
  • Preferred experience in sourcing.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality results.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong negotiation skills are desirable.
Work Environment:
  • Hybrid work model combining remote and office environments.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to diversity and provide equal consideration to all applicants without discrimination.



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