Ecolab · 10 hours ago
Associate Procurement Manager
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expEcolab is a company that focuses on delivering business results through effective procurement strategies. The Associate Procurement Manager is responsible for implementing sourcing strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, and minimizing costs while supporting process development and best practices.
Cleaning ProductsEnergyFood and BeverageInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and deploying regional sourcing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership, mitigate headwinds and improve security of supply across an identified set of categories
Designing and executing projects to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and cost-savings
Mastering TDC (Total Delivered Cost) sourcing process and being recognized as fully proficient in applying it in complex categories
Developing regional contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions to the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals
Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories, leads local/regional negotiations and support global negotiations based on the strategies and needs of the business
Engaging with key business stakeholders from commercial and/or SC operations teams to maintain alignment with evolving business needs and strategic initiatives – eg. GMI, Outsourcing, NPI, Insourcing support and business growth programs
Engaging R&D and Procurement Business Partners to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
Effectively implements supplier management strategies and initiatives to achieve on time delivery and quality assurance at regional level
Leveraging & collaborating with broader cross functional networks to ensure supplier service levels, both in terms of on time deliveries as well as product quality
Representing purchasing on cross-functional project teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree
5 years of Procurement or Supply Chain work experience
Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
Preferred
Demonstrated history of leadership and experience in procurement
Previous professional experience in a global (Fortune 500 or similar) multi-national company with operations in all major world markets and regions
Experience with eProcurement tools such as GEP, PowerBi, etc
Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills
Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently
Understands the goals of a multinational business and able to identify and execute on company-wide opportunities
Business-oriented professional who has demonstrated the ability to operate in a matrixed organization and deliver results in a challenging business environment
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
Company
Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Christophe Beck
Chairman and CEO at Ecolab
John Guttery
SVP, Enterprise Initiatives
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