Proposal Procurement Lead

Veolia North America

The Role

Overview

Estimate material costs and develop procurement strategies for water tech projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk evaluation
  • cost standards
  • procurement coordination
  • cost strategy
  • sap utilization
  • compliance

Tasks

-Evaluate risk and contingencies to be included in proposal material costing; Develop and maintain familiarity with current and expected market conditions that affect costs -Develop and maintain cost standards, tools, and records to assist in future costing -Coordinate and lead project teams, focusing on procurement, during the tender phase -Work in conjunction with different stakeholders such as Project Proposal/Sales, Category Team, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to develop the best and optimized cost strategy for the projects, which include materials and procurement labor -Collaborate with project execution teams on cost strategy transfer and REX (Return-on-Experience) -Guide project cost strategy utilizing quotations, vendor contracts, material costing database, cost standards and historical data -Adhere to the Company Values, Ethics, and Safety Policies -Maintain skills for the utilization of Company software, such as Google Suite and SAP

Requirements

  • water/wastewater
  • project management
  • mba
  • cost estimation
  • procurement
  • communication

What You Bring

-7 + years of combined work experience in the Water & Wastewater sector or other EPC environment as a Mechanical or Commercial engineer. -Effective communication & Team Spirit -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering -Above average mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude in an engineering environment -Curious: Ability to pose high-impact questions, seeing opportunities in areas where others see problems -Candidate with an MBA, Master's Degree, and/or certification like CPM/CPSM, PMP, etc. -Project management, Procurement, and Supply chain background/ experience. -Expert: Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the field -Ability to provide Cost estimation on 3rd party material cost -Solid understanding of procurement sub-functions and water treatment technologies (products and operations). -Above average knowledge in engineering equipment or a manufacturing environment -Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and specifications -Solid understanding of costing methodology, ability to apply logic and reasoning to properly develop costs with limited input

Benefits

-Tuition Reimbursement -Paid Time Off -Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $94,000-99,000 CAD -Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! -10% Annual incentive bonus plan -Paid Holidays

The Company

About Veolia North America

-Focuses on water, waste, and energy management through sustainable solutions. -Serves a wide range of industries, from residential to industrial and infrastructure projects. -Offers services like wastewater treatment, water recycling, energy management, and waste disposal, tailored to customer needs. -Specializes in sectors such as energy, utilities, and water, helping clients minimize their environmental impact. -Manages large infrastructure projects, including eco-efficient systems for municipalities and industries. -Works on notable projects including energy-efficient systems for commercial buildings, waste-to-energy facilities, and water reclamation systems. -Operates across multiple regions, addressing major environmental challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Wastewater Treatment

Hazardous Waste Treatment

Battery Recycling

Water Reuse

Waste to Energy

Fuel Blending

Decarbonization

Energy Efficiency

Microgrids

Smart Building Solutions

Solvent Recycling

Incineration Services

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in canada.