Sourcing Analyst - Hazardous Waste - Casella Waste Systems : Job Details

Position SummaryThe Sourcing Analyst for Hazardous Waste is responsible for evaluating and optimizing the Vendor Network to ensure coverage for regular waste and recycling services and Hazardous Waste services; as well as providing technical support and expertise to the other Strategic Account Services (SAS) Teams, the Vendor Relations Team (VR Team) and the Account Manager Team (AM Team).

Salary range $56-70K, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides expertise for sourcing Hazardous Waste Vendors and regular waste and recycling vendors nationwide.
• Establishes effective communication channels with customers, vendors, suppliers, and shipping companies.
• Working knowledge of Strategic sourcing agreements and strategy to negotiate better pricing and service.
• Negotiates terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with vendors for the services to meet desired outcomes, while maintaining integrity and ethical relationships.
• Responds to requests for support from Account Managers on both vendor sourcing and Hazardous Waste vendor sourcing for internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Manages the resolution of challenges with vendors and is responsible for negotiating rebates.
• Supports the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements related to Hazardous Waste with guidance from the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Creates bid packages and performs bid analysis, reviews findings, and makes recommendations with assistance from Account Managers.
• Utilizes knowledge of the sourcing field to manage resources, prioritize tasks, guide workflows, provide guidance to team members, and adheres to project deadlines and time constraints to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, Solid listening, verbal, and written communication skills, Experience in strategic sourcing and evaluating procurement metrics, Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and related platforms, Minimum of 3 years of hazardous waste management experience, 3-5 years' experience in vendor relations, Bachelor's Degree or 6+ years of progressive experience in hazardous waste or vendor relations and Legally eligible to work in the US.

Attributes

Compassionate, team-oriented individual who possesses complex strategic sourcing knowledge, is ethical, hardworking, reliable, decisive, and results-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to see the larger picture. Outstanding customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills combined with a strong focus on efficiency is essential.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

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Job Locations US-NY-Clifton Park

Job ID 2025-7175

Category Business Support

Type Regular Full-Time