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Senior Procurement RepresentativeEcolab Inc. • Naperville, Illinois, United States of America
Senior Procurement Representative

Senior Procurement Representative

Ecolab Inc. • Naperville, Illinois, United States of America
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Representative to join our Global Procurement team, managing select sub-categories within Chlor-alkali, Metals, Minerals, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Derivatives. This role will be reporting to Global category manager and will focus on supporting global strategy execution, ensuring security of supply, driving cost competitiveness, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) to regional procurement teams.

Your Main responsibilities :

  • Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP / E-auctions / Negotiations)

to achieve Cost savings, Working capital improvement and supply security.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization
  • Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance and act as SME and connector between regions to ensure consistency, knowledge-sharing, and best practices.
  • Ensuring security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans
  • Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging, supports the creation and documentation of regional sourcing strategies and execution of projects and drive positive result against key business priorities.
  • Engaging with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
  • Working in a multicultural environment and collaborating with colleagues from various backgrounds and able to operate effectively across multiple time zones and leverage analytical and critical thinking skills to further identify areas for optimization.
  • Work across organizational boundaries and influence others to achieve program goals.
  • Linking knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantage
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category
  • Be a safety and ethical Champion (Lead by Example)
  • Other skills and responsibilities

  • Able to demonstrate financial acumen and proficient in executive communication
  • Drive accountability and P&L Impact to achieve OGSM / business objectives
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents
  • Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the Subcategory plan and ensure execution of projects.
  • Aspirational and ambitious and able to demonstrate consistent performance overtime
  • Min 20% travel requirements and flexible hours
  • Preferred Qualifications and profile :

  • Minimum Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
  • Min 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience.
  • Demonstrated history of teamwork and project management skills
  • Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
  • Enjoy striving to do your best and are never satisfied.
  • Have the tenacity to see things through.
  • Have the Ability to create healthy tensions, manage & win them.
  • Are excited and enthused by new possibilities, challenging status quo.
  • have diverse views, imagination, curiosity, flexibility and focus.
  • have the ambition to develop new skills and take on new responsibilities.
  • What’s in It for You

  • Opportunity to manage a global portfolio within a world-leading company.
  • Career development through exposure to senior leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional projects.
  • Global, collaborative team environment.
  • The chance to make a measurable impact by driving cost savings and ensuring supply security across critical raw materials portfolio.
  • Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

    The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

    Benefits

    Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.   Click here to see our benefits.

    If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com / working-here.

    Potential Customer Requirements Notice

    To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to :

  • Undergo additional background screens and / or drug / alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
  • Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance ) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

    Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

    At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

    In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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