Proposal Procurement Lead

Company Description Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Job Description The Proposal Procurement Lead (estimator) is an individual contributor role that is responsible for determining the current/expected material costs of Veolia Water Tech‑supplied equipment to establish the budget during the project's execution. This role can be performed from any of our key sites in the U.S.A. or Canada (Trevose, Pennsylvania; Norfolk, Virginia; Minnetonka, Minnesota; Boulder, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Oakville, Ontario). Duties & Responsibilities Be a strategic partner to help win projects, ensuring successful execution and improving margins. Work with stakeholders such as Project Proposal/Sales, Category Team, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement to develop optimal cost strategies for projects, including materials and procurement labor. Coordinate and lead project teams, focusing on procurement during the tender phase. Guide project cost strategy using quotations, vendor contracts, material costing databases, cost standards, and historical data. Develop and maintain cost standards, tools, and records to assist in future costing. Collaborate with project execution teams on cost strategy transfer and REX (Return‑on‑Experience). Evaluate risk and contingencies to be included in proposal material costing; maintain familiarity with current and expected market conditions that affect costs. Maintain skills for the utilization of company software, such as Google Suite and SAP. Adhere to the company values, ethics, and safety policies. Provide cost estimation on third‑party material cost. Qualifications Hard Skills Above‑average mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude in an engineering environment. Solid understanding of costing methodology, ability to apply logic and reasoning to develop costs with limited input. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and specifications. Above‑average knowledge of engineering equipment or a manufacturing environment. Soft Skills Effective communication & team spirit. Expertise: Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the field. Strategic: Understand the big picture, respect short‑term needs, and avoid being distracted by noise. Inspirational: Ability to inspire and motivate others. Curious: Ability to pose high‑impact questions and see opportunities where others see problems. Courageous: Champion ideas and help transform them into action. Humble: Respectful towards peers, team members, leadership, and stakeholders. Holistic: Think customer and company first. Accountable: Demonstrate responsibility, ownership, and commitment; take responsibility for tough decisions when necessary. Ambitious: Identify underlying truths and propose ideas that change how we conceptualize issues, rallying teams to compete in new ways. Education & Experience Required 7+ years combined work experience in the water & wastewater sector or other EPC environment as a mechanical or commercial engineer. Project management, procurement, and supply‑chain background/experience. Bachelor's degree in engineering. Desired Skills and Qualifications Candidate with an MBA, master’s degree, and/or certification such as CPM, CPSM, PMP, etc. Solid understanding of procurement sub‑functions and water treatment technologies (products and operations). Working Conditions Annual travel required. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $94,000–$99,000 CAD (market‑benchmark; offers may vary). 10% annual incentive bonus plan. Medical, dental, & vision insurance starting Day 1. Paid time off. Paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in Canada immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity. Veolia Water Tech does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates; any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWT, and no fee will be due. Veolia is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunity to all applicants without discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr