Director, Strategic Procurement

About Waste Logic

We have 30+ years of experience in managing waste and recycling services for businesses throughout Canada. WLI has developed a strong working relationship with over 150 service providers in the solid waste and recycling industry. Waste Logic assists clients to help create their own plans for sustainability, through levers such as waste diversion, new innovations, or employee culture. Throughout our phased process, we provide clients with expertise, tools, and data driven analytics to improve their sustainability efforts. 

Our Culture

Waste Logic is Great Place to Work Certified. At Waste Logic, we believe that creating a supportive, empowering, and collaborative environment isn’t just good for people; it’s good for business. Our people are the driving force behind everything we do, and this certification affirms that we’re on the right track when it comes to cultivating a culture where individuals feel valued, heard, and motivated to do their best work.

Position Summary

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, 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 including Extended Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, LTD, Critical Illness, Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

WLI is an equal opportunity employer. Disability accommodation is available in compliance with the Alberta Human Rights Act.