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Veolia | Water Tech · 10 hours ago

Indirect Procurement Category Specialist

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, specializing in water, energy, and waste management. The Indirect Procurement Category Specialist will develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with senior management to align sourcing strategies with corporate goals.

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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

ProcurementStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementSupplier SourcingAnalytical SkillsCommunication ToolsCultural AwarenessProcess ImprovementNegotiationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

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 | Water Tech

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As the world leader in water technologies and services, Veolia relies on its 17,500 water technology experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive both performance and sustainability, without compromise.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Darrin Casper
CFO - Industrial Solutions
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Scott Reeves
Finance Director and Interim CFO
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