Director, Strategic Procurement

Waste Logic • Edmonton, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Logic has over 30 years of experience in managing waste and recycling services for businesses across Canada, fostering strong relationships with over 150 service providers. The company assists clients in developing sustainability plans through waste diversion, innovation, and employee culture, providing expertise, tools, and data-driven analytics. Waste Logic is Great Place to Work Certified, emphasizing a supportive, empowering, and collaborative culture where employees feel valued and motivated.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supply chain roles.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• SCMP designation preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree