Veolia Group 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 Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.

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.

Strategic

Sourcing & Contractor Management 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 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 Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses including schedule, quality, and contractual risk impacts 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 Risk Management & Contractual Framework Develop comprehensive risk management strategies for supplier-specific hazards and performance uncertainties Implement risk mitigation strategies (performance bonds, parent company guarantees, liquidated damages) Post-Award Management & Delivery Assurance Establish post-award protocols ensuring supplier performance and schedule adherence 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 Coordinate with safety, quality, and compliance functions Technical Acumen Demonstrate deep understanding of custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management technologies to lead strategic decisions Balance long-term objectives with immediate priorities Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to secure favorable terms in complex, high-stakes contractor agreements 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 Excellent project management skills managing multiple concurrent projects 10+ years in custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management procurement Direct water industry or EPC firm experience Professional project management certification (PMP) Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Google Workspace Up to 20% annual travel Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team. At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities.

We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and perks. The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. 105 - 120K CAD + 10% annual bonus.

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We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. S. immediately; H-1B visa) for this opportunity As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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📌 Regional Technical Category Manager (Oakville)
🏢 Veolia Environnement
📍 Oakville