As an
Associate Procurement Manager on the Global Procurement Team, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage sourcing execution, cross-functional collaboration, security of supply, and continuous improvement for over Raw Materials & Chemicals direct category spend. You will partner closely with the global sourcing, supply chain, marketing, and research & development teams to implement procurement strategies, drive year-over-year cost reduction, enable growth opportunities, mitigate supply risk, and increase operational efficiency. This take-charge leader will drive transformation for how raw materials are sourced, handled, and used in Ecolab's operations. A proven track record of strong leadership, business acumen, influencing skills, and an outstanding ability to drive results are essential.
What You Will Do:- Promote the highest standards of safety, diversity, inclusion, and ethical practice in the organization.
- Identify, develop, and implement Global sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply.
- Partner with procurement peers around the world to understand and align on global sourcing strategies, and drive implementation across the regional supply chain team.
- Develop relationships and leverage market intelligence and digital tools to influence internal and external stakeholders, and optimize the lowest Total Delivered Cost (TDC).
- Create and implement best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
- Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to deliver optimized costs while meeting business objectives and operational needs.
- Support sustainability and environmental strategies that impact future ways of operating.
- Maintain a close working relationship with supply chain, operations business leaders, and R&D leadership teams to support their strategic growth objectives and identify and implement cost-savings and efficiency opportunities for gross margin improvement.
Location Information:- Hybrid Role (3 days onsite at Naperville, IL)
- Open to Relocation
Minimum Qualifications:- 5 years of work experience, with 3 years of procurement experience (direct and indirect).
- Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Bachelor's degree in purchasing, engineering, chemistry, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
- Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Annual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe base salary range for this position is $96,700.00 - $145,100.00. 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.
BenefitsEcolab 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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