Regional Technical Category Manager
Water TechnologiesCompany DescriptionVeolia 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. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.Job Descriptionob Summary: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.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing & Contractor ManagementDevelop and manage preferred supplier networks specializing in custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical/fabrication/flow management activitiesCreate long-term supplier partnerships and framework agreements balancing cost, quality, schedule, loading, and riskConduct market analysis on supplier capacity, pricing trends, and capability gapsExecute multi-million dollar cost reduction initiatives and consolidate orders for negotiation leverageDrive continuous improvement with key suppliers on productivity, safety, and schedule performanceProposal Costing & OptimizationLead proposal development, tendering, and cost analysis for custom turnkey / mechanical/electrical / fabrication/flow management packagesDevelop detailed cost models (labor rates, material escalation, equipment, mobilization, site-specific factors)Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses including schedule, quality, and contractual risk impactsBenchmark costs against industry standards and identify value-creation opportunitiesExecution NegotiationsLead complex supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, conditions, and commercial frameworksDevelop specialized terms and conditions tailored to supplier scope and risk profileEstablish clear scope of work definitions and division of responsibility boundaries, ensuring contractor responsibilities and interface protocolsNegotiate insurance, bonding, and risk allocation frameworksRisk Management & Contractual FrameworkDevelop comprehensive risk management strategies for supplier-specific hazards and performance uncertaintiesDefine insurance requirements, coverage limits, and liability frameworksImplement risk mitigation strategies (performance bonds, parent company guarantees, liquidated damages)Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standardsPost-Award Management & Delivery AssuranceEstablish post-award protocols ensuring supplier performance and schedule adherenceMonitor supplier performance against KPIs (schedule, quality, safety, cost)Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective action plansManage supplier escalations, disputes, and change ordersDrive on-time delivery through proactive schedule management and accountabilityCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with project execution, legal, insurance, contract management, and engineering teamsCollaborate with tendering teams on competitive bid packagesCoordinate with safety, quality, and compliance functionsBuild relationships with internal stakeholders to identify value engineering and optimization opportunitiesQualificationsKey Characteristics:Technical AcumenDemonstrate deep understanding of custom turnkey / mechani…