Regional Technical Category Manager

Veolia Environnement SA•Short Pump, VA

5d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Technical Category Manager is a new role for the Projects Business Line responding to dynamic market conditions for both EP and EP+ delivery models and will lead strategic procurement and category management for specialized, high-value custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management activities across North American projects. This role is responsible for executing the North American procurement strategies while developing tailored regional approaches aligned with project execution and overall business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management
5+ years of experience in custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management procurement, contractor management, or EPC construction execution
Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or project management within an EPC project setting
Advanced knowledge of specialized contract terms, insurance requirements, bonding, and risk allocation frameworks
Demonstrated success in complex supplier negotiations and post-award performance management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify cost and schedule improvements
Excellent project management skills managing multiple concurrent projects
Advanced knowledge of construction industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Nice To Haves

10+ years in custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management procurement
Direct water industry or EPC firm experience
Professional procurement certification (C.P.M., CPSM, CIPS)
Professional project management certification (PMP)
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Develop and manage preferred supplier networks specializing in custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical/fabrication/flow management activities
Create long-term supplier partnerships and framework agreements balancing cost, quality, schedule, loading, and risk
Conduct market analysis on supplier capacity, pricing trends, and capability gaps
Execute multi-million dollar cost reduction initiatives and consolidate orders for negotiation leverage
Drive continuous improvement with key suppliers on productivity, safety, and schedule performance
Lead proposal development, tendering, and cost analysis for custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management packages
Develop detailed cost models (labor rates, material escalation, equipment, mobilization, site-specific factors)
Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses including schedule, quality, and contractual risk impacts
Benchmark costs against industry standards and identify value-creation opportunities
Lead complex supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, conditions, and commercial frameworks
Develop specialized terms and conditions tailored to supplier scope and risk profile
Establish clear scope of work definitions and division of responsibility boundaries, ensuring contractor responsibilities and interface protocols
Negotiate insurance, bonding, and risk allocation frameworks
Develop comprehensive risk management strategies for supplier-specific hazards and performance uncertainties
Define insurance requirements, coverage limits, and liability frameworks
Implement risk mitigation strategies (performance bonds, parent company guarantees, liquidated damages)
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
Establish post-award protocols ensuring supplier performance and schedule adherence
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (schedule, quality, safety, cost)
Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective action plans
Manage supplier escalations, disputes, and change orders
Drive on-time delivery through proactive schedule management and accountability
Partner with project execution, legal, insurance, contract management, and engineering teams
Collaborate with tendering teams on competitive bid packages
Coordinate with safety, quality, and compliance functions
Build relationships with internal stakeholders to identify value engineering and optimization opportunities