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 ove
r $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

• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required.
• Engages with key business stakeholders from commercial and/or SC operations teams to maintain alignment with evolving business needs and strategic initiatives. Eg. GMI, Outsourcing NPI, Insourcing support and business growth programs
• Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business units to support margin and top line growth.
• Effectively implements supplier management strategies and initiatives to achieve on time delivery and quality assurance at regional level.
• Ensures security of supply by driving sole source breaks and resiliency/contingency plans.
• Represents purchasing on cross-functional project teams.

Housekeeping/Systems

• Supports and/or contributes to projects to improve procurement processes and tools.
• Recommends purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure supply 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 SVPs/GMs/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
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills

You will ENJOY and OUTPERFORM in this role if you:

• Enjoy striving to do your best and are never satisfied.
• Have the tenacity to see things through.
• Are comfortable creating and navigating healthy tension to drive differentiated results.
• Have a natural curiosity and are excited & enthused by new possibilities, including leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Have the ambition to develop new skills and take on new responsibilities.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $104, $157, 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.

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

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including 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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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).

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.