Procurement Coordinator

Waste Logic • Edmonton, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Logic is a company with over 30 years of experience in managing waste and recycling services across Canada. They have established strong relationships with over 150 service providers in the industry and assist clients in developing sustainability plans through waste diversion, innovation, and employee culture. Waste Logic provides expertise, tools, and data-driven analytics to enhance clients' sustainability efforts.

The company culture at Waste Logic is focused on creating a supportive, empowering, and collaborative environment, evidenced by their Great Place to Work Certification. They believe in valuing, hearing, and motivating their employees.

Reporting to the VP Operations and working closely with the Director of Procurement & Vendor Partnerships, the Procurement Coordinator is crucial to Waste Logic's national procurement and vendor partnership strategy. This role involves procurement coordination, vendor management, contract administration, and data analysis to ensure top-tier service delivery and maximize value from vendor partners. The successful candidate will contribute to developing procurement best practices, support sourcing initiatives, analyze pricing and vendor performance, and drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with formal education in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, seeking to grow within a national organization focused on operational excellence.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, vendor management, purchasing, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Formal procurement education is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make practical business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with French would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Progress toward or interest in obtaining SCMP designation is considered an asset.
• Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, procurement platforms, or CRM systems is an asset.
• Experience in the waste, transportation, logistics, or environmental services industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing initiatives, vendor selection activities, and competitive bid processes.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and ensure required documentation, compliance requirements, and contracts are complete.
• Assist with preparing vendor evaluations, RFPs, pricing comparisons, and procurement recommendations.
• Support contract administration, including tracking renewals, amendments, and key contractual obligations.
• Help develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Build productive relationships with Waste Logic's network of vendor partners.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing schedules, and service information.
• Assist with vendor performance reviews using established scorecards and KPIs.
• Support resolution of vendor-related operational, billing, or service issues in collaboration with Operations and Customer Experience.
• Participate in regular vendor performance meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze vendor pricing, spend, market trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Assist with developing procurement dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Support benchmarking activities across vendors, markets, equipment types, and service levels.
• Monitor pricing accuracy and identify discrepancies or trends requiring further investigation.
• Provide analytical support for customer pricing, procurement initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Maintain organized contract files and procurement documentation within Waste Logic's CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) software.
• Track contract expiry dates, renewal opportunities, and pricing updates.
• Support pricing reviews and vendor negotiations through research and analytical preparation.
• Assist with maintaining standardized pricing databases and procurement records.
• Work closely with Operations, Customer Experience, Sustainability, Business Development, Finance, and Information Systems to support procurement initiatives.
• Provide procurement and vendor-related analysis for customer proposals, pricing exercises, and operational improvements.
• Support implementation of procurement initiatives across company systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, reporting, and vendor management practices.
• Assist with developing procurement KPIs and reporting standards.
• Support strategic procurement projects and other initiatives as assigned.
• Continuously expand procurement knowledge through professional development and industry best practices.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree