Procurement Specialist

Job Purpose:

To manage and execute the end-to-end procurement process for materials, equipment, and services related to waste collection, recycling, and environmental operations. The Procurement Specialist ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with company policies, sustainability standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for waste management–related materials, spare parts, heavy equipment, and maintenance services (e.g., compactors, sweepers, containers, fleet consumables).
• Manage procurement requests (PR to PO) in alignment with budget, technical specifications, and operational timelines.
• Develop and maintain approved vendor lists for categories such as fleet maintenance, PPE, waste containers, lubricants, and environmental consumables.
• Collaborate with Operations, Workshop, and Finance teams to ensure timely supply chain support to ongoing waste collection and recycling projects.
• Prepare RFQs, analyze quotations, and recommend vendor selection based on price, quality, delivery, and sustainability criteria.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective actions in case of delays, quality issues, or non-compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal SOPs, ISO standards, and federal / municipal regulations.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and cost-control mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Integrity and adherence to compliance standards.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously.
• Team player with the ability to coordinate across departments.

Preferred Industry Background:

Waste management, recycling, environmental services, facilities management (environmental division), or municipal contracting.