Position Summary
Reporting to the VP, Operations, the Director, Strategic Procurement will partner closely with the Director, Procurement & Vendor Partnerships to lead vendor contracting, pricing strategy, sourcing, negotiations, procurement processes, and commercial performance across our national vendor network.
This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, and process improvement expertise.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a procurement leader who can balance detailed analysis with high-level commercial negotiations. The ideal candidate brings:
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- A disciplined, data-driven approach to sourcing and pricing.
- Confidence managing complex vendor agreements.
- Experience building processes, frameworks, and structure.
- Strong business judgment and operational awareness.
- A collaborative approach with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- The ability to challenge assumptions and drive better commercial outcomes.
- A practical, hands-on mindset with ownership from strategy through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Pricing
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that support growth, profitability, and service objectives.
- Lead sourcing initiatives, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations with waste and recycling service providers.
- Analyze vendor pricing across markets and regions to identify opportunities and establish pricing benchmarks.
- Develop reporting and analytics to track vendor pricing, market trends, and procurement performance.
Vendor Contracts & Commercial Management
- Lead the negotiation, management, and renewal of vendor agreements.
- Establish consistent commercial terms, pricing structures, service expectations, and contractual protections.
- Monitor contract expirations, pricing commitments, and commercial obligations.
- Partner with the Director, Procurement & Vendor Partnerships to align commercial agreements with operational requirements and vendor relationships.
- Support complex negotiations, escalations, and commercial discussions.
- Ensure negotiated terms are documented and effectively implemented.
Procurement Processes & Governance
- Develop and implement scalable procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
- Establish standards for sourcing, quoting, vendor selection, pricing validation, contract approvals, and negotiations.
- Create tools, templates, workflows, and reporting frameworks that improve consistency and accountability.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Provide procurement expertise for major client opportunities, implementations, and renewals.
- Translate operational needs into effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Provide senior-level commercial guidance on complex vendor decisions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supply chain roles.
- SCMP designation preferred.
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Strong experience negotiating contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms.
- Proven ability to conduct pricing analysis and develop data-driven negotiation strategies.
- Experience designing or improving procurement processes and controls.
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement's impact on margins, operations, and customer service.
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or other business intelligence tools are an asset.
- Experience working with large or geographically dispersed supplier networks preferred.
- Industry experience in waste and recycling, logistics, transportation, facilities management, industrial services, or other multi-vendor environments is an asset.
Work Arrangement:
- Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 4pm
- Location: in-person at our Edmonton office
Company Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and bonus plan
- RRSP employer matching
- Full benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, LTD, Critical Illness, Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
