North American Procurement Estimation Co-op

Job summary

The role involves maintaining the NORAM Price Book with accurate supplier data and supporting senior estimators with cost analysis for project proposals. Additionally, the intern will generate procurement reports, facilitate supplier meetings, and assist in the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.

Job details

Company Description Veolia 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 Technology 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 Description What your day might look like: Maintaining the NORAM Price Book with current supplier data, supporting senior estimators with cost analysis for proposals, generating procurement reports, and facilitating supplier meetings while identifying cost-saving opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Drive the maintenance and enhancement of the NORAM Price Book, ensuring accurate and current cost data for proposal development Collect, analyze, and synthesize pricing data from multiple stakeholders including category management, procurement execution teams, and suppliers Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with proposal teams to understand cost requirements and deliver timely solutions Support senior estimators to create comprehensive cost estimates and procurement strategies for project proposals Maintain Procurement Estimation related REX (Return on Experience); track action plans and ensure resolutions being implemented Generate detailed procurement analytics and reports to support data-driven decision making Coordinate and facilitate supplier engagement activities, including technical presentations and capability assessments Support the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives through data analysis and market research Assist in the standardization of procurement estimation processes and best practices Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency of the procurement estimation function Qualifications Our Ideal Candidate Undergraduate Rising Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering Strong organizational and communication skills Experience using Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge in engineering equipment and/or manufacturing environment is a plus Full-time availability for 12 months starting May/June 2027 Additional Information Why Veolia? 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 benefits. Compensation: 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. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $24.72-$27.30 CAD. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. ****Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity. **** Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Contract type: Internship

What you’ll do

The role involves maintaining the NORAM Price Book with accurate supplier data and supporting senior estimators with cost analysis for project proposals. Additionally, the intern will generate procurement reports, facilitate supplier meetings, and assist in the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be undergraduate rising seniors pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering. Applicants are required to have strong organizational and communication skills and must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Google Suite · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Procurement
• Cost estimation
• Data analysis
• Supplier management
• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Google Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Reporting
• Market research
• Technical presentations
• Process improvement
• Technical Presentations
• Project Proposals
• Solutions Support
• Proposal Development
• Decarbonation
• Procurement Strategy
• Capability Assessment
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Electrical Engineering
• Category Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Waste Management
• Leadership Development
• Market Research
• Microsoft Office
• Collaboration
• Google Workspace

Job areas

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• North American Representative
• Process Industrial Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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