Ecolab Company has an opening for a Procurement Manager in our Global Procurement Team located in St. Paul. 

The Procurement Manager will provide category support and engage in Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing activity within the CapEx Category. This position will report to the Sr. 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 initiativesPrepares for and leads negotiations with suppliers using TDC tools such as Pre-Call PlansIdentifies, develops and 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 plansAssembles contracts and implements supply positions to ensure security of supply and achievement of procurement goals. Works closely with legal counsel and suppliers to negotiate final terms & conditions. Evaluates and communicates contract coverage across top materials and suppliersWorks with the business to address questions & needs surrounding suppliers, markets, materials, and servicesEvaluates service levels and engages supplier contacts and internal stakeholders in development and execution of process improvement planInvestigates, develops and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints. Effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholdersLeads, 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 metImplements procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency and effectivenessAssists in the integration of acquired companies as requiredManages processes critical to the efficient functioning of the procure-to-pay processEnsure 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:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field5+ years of professional experienceImmigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:  

Demonstrated history of leadershipExperience in Procurement or OperationsExperience in the chemical/petrochemicals industry

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. 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. 

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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.