Procurement Representative

Ecolab Company has an opening for a Procurement Representative in our Global Procurement Team located in St. Paul, MN. If you are a passionate professional that is seeking opportunity, advancement, and a rewarding career we invite you to apply.

This Procurement Representative position is an exciting role that will support various Transportation Categories within Logistics Procurement. This position will report to a Procurement Manager within the Logistics Procurement function. 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:

• Learn and apply Total Delivered Cost sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives within the Logistics Procurement Category

• Own key sourcing initiatives for the outbound Logistics categories and Inbound Transportation/ Drop Ship Management Programs for Raw Materials/ Packaging/ Equipment

• Collaborate with Suppliers and cross-functional teams (Procurement, Logistics Operations, Suppliers, Plants, etc.) to identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies and projects to reduce total delivered cost and increase efficiencies within the transportation category

• Identify, develop and implement savings projects and reporting to include pipeline development, project execution, headwind/tailwind reporting & tracking, and financial validation. Engage supplier/ carrier organization and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones and action plans

• Conduct mini-bid sourcing activity for Domestic and International Transportation

• Opportunity for event administration and Category Team content management

• Effectively communicate strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required

• Execute contract management through assembly and cataloging of contracts. Work closely with legal counsel and suppliers to negotiate final terms & conditions. Evaluate and communicates contract coverage across top materials and suppliers.

• Lead the procurement engagement in new Supplier/Carrier introduction, approval, and setups

• Manage 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)

• Provide monthly Market Updates for assigned spend categories

This position will follow Ecolab's hybrid work model being in office 3-days and the option to work remote 2-days per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field

• 3 years of professional work experience

• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated history of leadership

• Experience in Logistics Procurement, Logistics Operations, or Planning

• Experience with eProcurement tools such as GEP, InfoNexus, Jaggaer, etc.

• Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills

• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement

• Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others

• Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

• An advanced degree, in business, finance or a related area or plans to start/ progress toward one

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.