Area Procurement Specialist

GFL Environmental•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Area Procurement Specialist to coordinate and assist with change implementation, day-to-day procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations at the area-to-region level. The role serves as a key contact and liaison for procurement-related needs from internal and external stakeholders and works with local and regional functions to deploy procurement business objectives. The specialist partners with the Strategic Sourcing team on national agreement initiatives and implementation, and develops, implements, and maintains procurement processes across the area’s facilities and operations. The ideal candidate is data-driven, action-oriented, and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. They can work in a complex, fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently, collaborate flexibly, welcome feedback and development, and champion procurement standards and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least two years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, contract management, analytics, or related functions.
Strong analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications, including Drive, Gmail, and Slides.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships strategically and serve as an initial area-level escalation point for issue resolution.
Participate in planning and executing process improvement initiatives aligned with the overall procurement strategy.
Drive compliance for key spend categories and suppliers based on Strategic Sourcing team feedback.
Develop and implement RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute contracts for local service agreements not covered by national agreements.
Support cost reduction activities and savings tracking in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing team.
Participate in the budget process for regions within the designated area.
Collaborate with and support local leadership, directing and leading outcomes when needed to maximize value and address supply chain challenges.
Coordinate with business units and suppliers to recommend efficiency and process improvements where challenges are identified.
Guide operations through the procure-to-pay process and provide training and support as needed.
Assess and mitigate supply chain risks proactively, escalating to senior management when needed.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with influence and integrity.
Build stakeholder relationships by serving as a procurement subject matter expert and representing the procurement team professionally and positively.