Veolia | North America · 16 hours ago
Indirect Procurement Category Specialist
Trevose, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expVeolia is a global leader in environmental services, specializing in water, energy, and waste management. The Indirect Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for indirect goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with senior management to achieve cost reductions and financial goals.
Water
No H1B
Responsibilities
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, including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and service levels
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; facilitate supplier reviews and generate continuous improvement initiatives
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a similar field. A candidate with a master's degree and/or certification like CPM/CPSM, PMP, etc., will have an added advantage
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Veolia | North America
For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Cappadona
President and CEO at Veolia North America
Christina DeLago
Chief of Staff - CEO
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