Director, Strategic Procurement
Waste Logic Inc.Reporting to the VP, Operations, the
Director, Strategic Procurement
will partner closely with the
Director, Procurement & Vendor Partnerships
to lead vendor contracting, pricing strategy, sourcing, negotiations, procurement processes, and commercial performance across our national vendor network.
This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation,
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analytical, contract management, and process improvement expertise.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a procurement leader who can balance detailed analysis with high-level commercial negotiations. The ideal candidate brings:
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• A disciplined, data-driven approach to sourcing and pricing.
• Confidence managing complex vendor agreements.
• Experience building processes, frameworks, and structure.
• Strong business judgment and operational awareness.
• A collaborative approach with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• The ability to challenge assumptions and drive better commercial outcomes.
• A practical, hands-on mindset with ownership from strategy through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Pricing
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support growth, profitability, and service objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations with waste and recycling service providers.
• Analyze vendor pricing across markets and regions to identify opportunities and establish pricing benchmarks.
• Develop reporting and analytics to track vendor pricing, market trends, and procurement performance.
Vendor Contracts & Commercial Management
• Lead the negotiation, management, and renewal of vendor agreements.
• Establish consistent commercial terms, pricing structures, service expectations, and contractual protections.
• Monitor contract expirations, pricing commitments, and commercial obligations.
• Partner with the Director, Procurement & Vendor Partnerships to align commercial agreements with operational requirements and vendor relationships.
• Support complex negotiations, escalations, and commercial discussions.
• Ensure negotiated terms are documented and effectively implemented.
Procurement Processes & Governance
• Develop and implement scalable procurement policies, processes, and procedures.
• Establish standards for sourcing, quoting, vendor selection, pricing validation, contract approvals, and negotiations.
• Create tools, templates, workflows, and reporting frameworks that improve consistency and accountability.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Provide procurement expertise for major client opportunities, implementations, and renewals.
• Translate operational needs into effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Provide senior-level commercial guidance on complex vendor decisions.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supply chain roles.
• SCMP designation preferred.
• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong experience negotiating contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms.
• Proven ability to conduct pricing analysis and develop data-driven negotiation strategies.
• Experience designing or improving procurement processes and controls.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement's impact on margins, operations, and customer service.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or other business intelligence tools are an asset.
• Experience working with large or geographically dispersed supplier networks preferred.
• Industry experience in waste and recycling, logistics, transportation, facilities management, industrial services, or other multi-vendor environments is an asset.
Work Arrangement:
• Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 4pm
• Location: in-person at our Edmonton office
Company Benefits:
• Competitive base salary and bonus plan
• RRSP employer matching
• Full benefits package in