Area Procurement Specialist

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Coordinate and assist in change implementation, day-to-day procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to drive compliance and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing/Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementStrategic SourcingAnalytical SkillsContract Management

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesRFP DevelopmentPricing NegotiationCost Reduction ActivitiesFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder Relationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsExcelGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Procure to PaySupply Chain ManagementProcess ImprovementComplianceSavings Tracking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and assist in change implementation, day-to-day procure-to-pay processes, local sourcing, and supplier performance evaluations
Serve as a key contact and liaison for procurement-related needs from internal and external stakeholders
Deploy procurement business objectives with local and regional functions
Support national agreement initiatives and implementation with the Strategic Sourcing team
Develop, implement, and maintain procurement processes across the area’s facilities and operations
Manage supplier relationships and serve as an initial escalation point for issue resolution
Plan and execute process improvement initiatives aligned with procurement strategy
Drive compliance for key spend categories and suppliers
Develop and implement RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute local service-agreement contracts
Support cost reduction activities and savings tracking
Participate in the budget process for regions within the designated area
Collaborate with local leadership to maximize GFL value and solve supply chain challenges
Provide recommendations for efficiency and process improvement
Guide operations through the Procure to Pay process and provide training and support
Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating to senior management when needed
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Build relationships with key stakeholders as a procurement subject matter expert and represent the procurement team professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum two years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, contract management, analytics, or related functions
Strong analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel
Working knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Drive, Gmail, and Slides)
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
No visa sponsorship is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities
Machine-based screening and assessment may be used in the hiring process