Area Procurement Specialist

GFL Environmental Inc.•Southfield, MI

About The Position

GFL Environmental is seeking an Area Procurement Specialist to coordinate change implementation, day-to-day procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations across an area or region. The specialist serves as a key contact for procurement-related needs and works with local and regional functions to implement procurement objectives. They partner with the Strategic Sourcing team on national agreements and their implementation, and develop, implement, and maintain procurement processes across facilities and operations in their area. The ideal candidate is data-driven, action-oriented, organized, collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. They demonstrate ownership, sound problem-solving, and an ability to 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 and 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

Take a strategic approach to supplier relationship management and serve as an initial escalation point within the area 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 feedback from the Strategic Sourcing team.
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 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, escalating to senior management when needed.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with influence and integrity.
Build stakeholder relationships as a procurement subject matter expert and represent the procurement team professionally.