Category Manager

4 days ago

Naperville IL United States Ecolab Full time

The Category Manager at Ecolab will drive the 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 in order 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 Category Manager will have the responsibility to manage activities for assigned categories and subcategories within Team 6 (methanol derivatives, solvents, additives, cyclic, enzymes). In this role, the individual will collaborate with MMO, OBLs, OI, Logistics, suppliers and other category teams in order 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 negotiating over $50 million per year in purchases. Has authority to issue purchase agreements, blanket orders, and purchase orders within corporate purchasing policy to achieve desired results.

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:

  • Identifies, 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.
  • Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required.
  • Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions to the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.
  • Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business units in order to support margin and top line growth.
  • Effectively implements supplier management strategies and initiatives to achieve maximum value at a regional level.
  • Supports and/or contributes to projects to improve procurement processes and tools.
  • Recommends purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure availability at required quality & costs levels.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree plus broad experience in procurement and supervision.
  • 7 or more years of Procurement or Supply Chain work experience.
  • Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA Preferred
  • Previous experience balancing competing priorities of C-suite stakeholders
  • Previous professional experience in a global (Fortune 500 or similar) multi-national company with operations in all major world markets and regions
  • Strategic thinking and business-oriented leader who has demonstrated the ability to understand the goals of a global business and to identify and execute on company-wide opportunities

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. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

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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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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