Procurement Manager - PKG / EQ

Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager at Ecolab will drive and execute sourcing strategy and process development for procurement of direct materials, equipment or indirect services through the development of strategic business relationships domestically. In collaboration with manufacturing, logistics, research & development and business units, this take-charge leader will lead the step change improvement of world class sourcing to deliver incremental total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, supplier innovation and process improvements.

This role will effectively institutionalize process developments through integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams. May drive process and compliance initiatives across all spend categories. Leverages technical and management skills to achieve through others and manages projects / portfolio to meet business needs.

Our Procurement Manager will have the responsibility to manage activities for assigned categories and subcategories within Plastics (Injection Molding, Cleaning Tools, Fitments, Closures, Flexibles, Pumps and Sprayers). In this role, the individual will collaborate with MMO, OBLs, OI, Logistics, suppliers and other category teams to identify and drive total delivered value, security of supply, execution of procurement processes and front line service to stakeholders.

Independence Level / Reports to : Responsible for selecting suppliers and spend ownership over $100 million per year in purchases.

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.

What you will do :

Focus & Priorities for the position

• Develops and implements regional sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds and improve security of supply.
• Connects frequently with procurement peers around the world to understand, align and / or contribute to the global strategy.
• Mastering TDC (Total Delivered Cost) sourcing process and being recognized as fully proficient in implementing it in complex categories.
• Managing 1-2 direct reports, and driving engagement levels in the team by setting challenging goals, providing feedback, drive for results and ensures governance in the team (add if appropriate, for specific requirements based on the category, managing people may not be a requirement).
• Develops regional contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions to the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.

Stakeholder / Supplier management / Collaboration :

Housekeeping / Systems :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

You will ENJOY and OUTPERFORM in this role if you :

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. 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.

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

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

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