Procurement Co-op

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.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Dive into supplier data, analyzing market trends and compiling capability information to support strategic sourcing decisions.; Organize and track supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure the team has accessible, up-to-date information.; Monitor supplier performance, tracking KPIs across schedule, quality, safety, and cost metrics to identify trends and risks.; Collaborate with project execution teams to track delivery timelines and flag potential schedule conflicts early.; Develop or refine process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency and clarity.; Attend cross-functional meetings, take notes, and prepare summaries to keep stakeholders aligned on procurement activities.; Supplier Research & Market Analysis Support: Conduct preliminary market research on suppliers specializing in mechanical, electrical, and fabrication services. Compile supplier capability data, pricing information, and industry trends to support the Regional Technical Category Manager's strategic sourcing decisions and market analysis activities.; Proposal Documentation & Organization: Assist in organizing, tracking, and maintaining proposal documentation for custom turnkey projects. Support the compilation of supplier proposals, cost models, and evaluation materials to ensure all proposal costing and optimization activities are properly documented and accessible.; Cost Data Collection & Benchmarking: Gather historical project cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and industry benchmarks. Organize this information into accessible formats to support total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost reduction initiatives led by senior team members.; Supplier and Operational Performance Tracking & KPI Monitoring: Collect and compile performance data (workload, liquidation, schedule, quality, safety, cost metrics) and prepare summary reports to support post-award management and supplier performance reviews.; Contract & Compliance Documentation: Support the development and organization of contract templates, terms and conditions frameworks, and compliance checklists. Assist in ensuring documentation is current and accessible for negotiation and risk management activities.; Project Execution Coordination Support: Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project execution teams. Track project schedules, delivery timelines, and supplier commitments to support on-time delivery assurance and identify potential schedule risks early.; Stakeholder Communication & Meeting Support: Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items for cross-functional collaboration meetings with project teams, engineering, and suppliers. Support communication between procurement and internal stakeholders regarding project-specific needs.; Procurement Process Documentation & Process Improvement: Collect current procurement workflows, sourcing processes, and supplier management procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices across the team's operations.; Industry Standards & Compliance Research: Research and compile information on water industry standards, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to custom turnkey/mechanical/electrical projects. Support the team's compliance and risk management efforts.; Data Entry & System Management (SAP/Ariba): Support data entry, maintenance, and reporting within procurement systems (SAP, Ariba). Assist in generating reports and maintaining accurate supplier and project information to support category management activities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with an interest in procurement.; Demonstrated interest in procurement, logistics, or operations management.; Strong organizational and time management skills.; Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.; Good technical writing skills.; Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.; Full-time availability for 12 months starting May/June 2027.