EPP Procurement Leader

Company Description

Are you looking for a work in a company committed to the environment? Join Veolia!

Veolia aims to be  the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

By joining Water Technologies, not only will you become a Resourcer, but you will also take part in providing complete solutions for water treatment. By innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and product recovery, we want to offer water related solutions suited for every application.  

At Water Tech, we are committed to empowering our employees, to make their own decisions and to make a real difference. We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion for water treatment.

Become a player in ecological transformation by joining us!

Job Description

This is a strategic senior leadership role, responsible for driving procurement operations across the EU-based Specialized Engineering & Procurement Projects.

The position encompasses:

• Direct oversight of Procurement functions for Specialized EPP within Veolia Water Tech (including Sidem/Entropie, OTV, Technologies for Energy, and Aquaflow),
• Strategic partnership with business leaders to implement governance frameworks that maximize procurement value throughout the tendering and execution lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership

• Ensure procurement strategies are fully aligned with Specialized EPP business goals,
• Leads Specialized EPP Procurement teams in alignment with Regional and Global Procurement functions,
• Drive cost optimization through synergies and category management initiatives,
• Maintain quality standards, cost efficiency, and timeline adherence from bid phase through project delivery.

Financial Objectives

• Achieve savings targets based on defined performance metrics.

Non-Financial Objectives

• Bidding Phase: Develop procurement strategies during tendering, evaluate and authorize bids and supplier pre-commitments per governance protocols, support revenue growth through competitive positioning.
• Execution Phase: Oversee comprehensive procurement operations for EU-based Specialized EPP, develop sourcing and negotiation approaches in coordination with Category Management, optimize procurement resource utilization, and establish Quality Control roadmap with cross-functional teams.
• Category Management: Build strategic plans for critical categories such as equipment, fabrication, and electrical & automation systems.
• Talent Development: Evaluate team capabilities and execute development programs to strengthen organizational capacity.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement experience in EP/EPC projects (water treatment, industrial, or infrastructure sectors).
• 10+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic category management and best-cost- country sourcing, particularly in Middle East and APAC markets.
• Strong background in procurement governance structures and stage-gate methodologies.
• Proven track record leading geographically dispersed teams in matrix environments.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Change management and transformation leadership.
• Business acumen and collaborative partnership approach.

Key Success Indicators

• Proactive approach with strong stakeholder alignment.
• Balance of strategic vision and operational execution.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ownership mindset with consistent results delivery.

Additional Information

We offer you the opportunity to join a Group whose goal is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation!

What are the advantages of joining us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking collaborative team who will focus on your future career and development both locally and internationally
• Possibility to be part of exciting projects outside of your daily work/ scope for your company
• We are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible
• Veolia is committed to a global social pact for its employees in all its geographic regions.

Here at Water Tech, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.