Procurement Rep

The Procurement Representative will provide category support and engage in Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing activity within the Logistics and Transporation Categories. This position will report to Sr. Procurement Manager or Procurement Manager. The strong performer can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to move into other procurement and supply chain leadership roles within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing company!

What You Will Do:

Learns and applies Total Delivered Cost sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives

Conduct mini-bid sourcing activity for Domestic and International Transportation

Preparesfor and leads negotiations with suppliers using TDC tools such as Pre-Call Plans

Primary Logistics Procurement Tool user and event administrator and Category Team content manager

Accountable for managing all Logistics rate change communications with internal stakeholders and business partners

Provides monthly Market Updates for assigned spend categoriesbyutilizingavailable industry publications and data

Identifiesdevelopsand implements savings projects and reporting to include pipeline development project execution headwind/tailwind reporting & tracking and financial validation. Engages supplier organization and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones and action plans

Works with the business to address questions & needs surrounding suppliers markets materials and services

Evaluates service levels and engages supplier contacts and internal stakeholders in development and execution of process improvement plan

Investigates develops and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints. Effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholders

Leads manages and communicates status of alternate supplier approval projects. Collaborates across manufacturing quality planning logistics and suppliers to ensure project milestones and action plans are met

Implements procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness

Leads the procurement engagement in new Supplier/Carrier introduction approval and setups.

Assists in the integration of acquired companies as required

Manages processes critical to the efficient functioning of the procure-to-pay process

Ensure assigned spend is fully documented categorized and reproducible in the procurement system(s)

Leads procurement work stream in quality problem resolution. Identifies evaluates recommends and implements quality improvements along with corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management Business Finance or related field
• 2 years of professional experience
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated history of leadership
• Experience in Logistics Procurement or Logistics Operations
• Experience in thechemical/petrochemicalsindustry
• Experience with eProcurement tools such as GEPInfoNexus Jaggaer/ASO etc.
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills

Benefits

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- 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.

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