Associate Procurement Manager

Job Overview The Procurement Associate Manager works with internal stakeholders and suppliers and serves as a partner with their team and Procurement Manager to resolve issues. This position typically reports to a 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!

Main Responsibilities

• Works with and supports Global stakeholders on req to PO creation for indirect purchases
• Obtains data from external and/or internal sources/analyzes data for completeness and accuracy
• Manages escalations for high priority purchased goods and services
• Take appropriate and timely action to correct and coach on errors and implement changes in processes to stop future issues from occurring
• Ensuring compliance with purchase-to-pay policies and procedures, including participation in compliance audits
• Supports a broad range of internal stakeholders across multiple divisions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in a management or team leadership role
• 7+ years of experience in shared services, finance, supply chain operations or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or Finance. Or in process of completing an advanced degree
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Systems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)
• Experience in SAP, GEP or other Source to Pay systems in a procurement or shared services environment
• Experience in sourcing Indirect Procurement or supply chain management experience
• Finance, audit, compliance experience

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.