Area Procurement Specialist

About the job

GFL Environmental Inc. is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental solutions with a network of facilities strategically located across Canada and 27 US States. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright-green trucks and equipment, we are the only major diversified environmental services company in North America, offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development.

Job Summary

GFL is an entrepreneurial-driven enterprise in need of an Area Procurement Specialist to coordinate and assist in the execution of change implementation, day-to-day procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations at an area to the region level. They will be a key contact and liaison for all procurement-related needs from internal and external stakeholders. The APS will work closely with other local and regional functions to successfully deploy Procurement business objectives. In this role, the APS will work hand in hand with the Strategic Sourcing team on national agreement initiatives and implementation and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining procurement processes throughout their area, including its facilities and operations.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidate is data-driven and action-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and motivation. They are comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve value for the enterprise, and capable of performing in a complex and fast-paced environment. They can easily manage multiple, simultaneous projects and tasks with organization and efficiency. They are a highly collaborative and flexible team player, open to feedback and development opportunities. This individual is a resourceful problem solver, and dynamic team member, that can champion procurement standards and best practices in an evolving organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take a strategic approach to supplier relationship management and serve as an initial escalation point within their Area for issue resolution.
• Participate in detailed planning and execution of process improvement initiatives in alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Drive compliance for key categories of spend and suppliers based on feedback from the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Develop and implement RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute contracts for local-level service agreements not covered under the scope of any national agreements.
• Support cost reduction activities and savings tracking in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Participate and contribute to the budget process for regions within the designated Area.
• Collaborate with and support local leadership, directing and leading outcomes when required to maximize overall GFL value and help solve supply chain challenges.
• Coordinate with business units/suppliers to provide recommendations for efficiency and process improvement in areas where challenges are identified.
• Guide operations through the Procure to Pay process, providing additional training and support where needed.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating to senior management when needed.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with influence and integrity.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders by serving as a procurement subject matter expert and representing the procurement team in a professional and positive manner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum two years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, contract management, analytics, or related functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Drive, Gmail, and Slides).

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship* for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.