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procurement manager
Posted on November 06, 2024 by Employer details Waste Logic Inc.
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*ABOUT WASTE LOGIC * Waste Logic Inc. (WLI) has 30+ years of experience in managing waste and recycling services for businesses throughout Canada. We have developed strong working relationships with over 150 service providers in the solid waste and recycling industry. Waste Logic assists clients to help create their own plans for sustainability, through levers such as waste diversion, new innovations, or employee culture. Throughout our phased process, we provide clients with expertise, tools, and data-driven analytics to improve their sustainability efforts. *OUR CULTURE * At Waste Logic, we are a team that is passionate about the work that we do and the clients we partner with. We consider our employees with their individual skills and talents to be integral to our business, which helps to foster our culture of innovation, accountability, and passion. Our employees have a voice and are directly involved in the success of our company. Waste Logic is an equal-opportunity employer. *THE ROLE ? Procurement Manager * Waste Logic is looking for a skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join our growing team in Edmonton. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this newly created position offers a unique opportunity to establish and drive a procurement strategy across the organization, focusing on efficient purchasing, contract management, and fostering strong supplier relationships for all brokered waste and recycling services. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and a solid procurement background?ideally in high-volume service or brokerage-based environments. We seek someone ready to roll up their sleeves, analyze the data, and actively contribute to building out our procurement function within the Operations Team. Procurement Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to: * *Supplier Relationship Management: *Establish and maintain strong relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of waste management and recycling services. * *Procurement Strategy: *Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with Waste Logic?s business goals, focusing on partnership with our vendors and price optimization. * *Contract Negotiations & Management: *Lead negotiations for contracts and service agreements with waste disposal providers, recycling vendors, and equipment suppliers. Ensure all contracts are optimized for cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance. * *Data Analysis & Reporting*: Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance, and potential risks. Provide regular procurement reports to senior leadership. * *Vendor Performance Evaluation:* Continuously assess supplier performance, ensuring high service levels, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to sustainability commitments. * *Compliance & Risk Management:* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. Proactively identify and mitigate procurement-related risks. * *Budgeting & Forecasting:* Experience in creating budgets, forecasting, spend demand plans, and managing procurement against financial targets. * *Cross-Functional Collaboration: *Work closely with operations, finance, and sustainability teams to ensure procurement strategies support broader organizational goals. *REQUIREMENTS* *Education: *Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education. *Experience:* Minimum 5+ years in procurement, preferably within a high-volume service, brokerage or logistics business. Professional supply chain certification is a plus. *Technical Skills: * * Proficiency in data analysis using advanced Excel and PowerBI techniques * Strong Microsoft Office skills *Knowledge: * * Expertise in procurement best practices * Strong understanding of contract management * Experienced in vendor negotiation *ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES * * Demonstrate a high- LocationEdmonton, AB
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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