Procurement Representative at Ecolab

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Procurement, Supply Chain, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
2+ years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated history of leadership
Experience in Procurement or Sourcing
Experience in packaging or equipment
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

Responsibilities

Learns and applies Total Delivered Cost sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives
Supports category managers by completing tactical tasks such as: market research, bid analysis, meeting scheduling and facilitation, and contract routing
Identifies, develops and implements savings projects and reporting to include pipeline development, project execution, headwind/tailwind reporting & tracking, and financial validation
Engages supplier organization and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones and action plans
Works with the business to address questions & needs surrounding suppliers, markets, materials, and services
Evaluates service levels and engages supplier contacts and internal stakeholders in development and execution of process improvement plan
Investigates, develops and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints; effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholders
Leads, manages, and communicates status of alternate supplier approval projects; collaborates across manufacturing, quality, planning, logistics, and suppliers to ensure project milestones and action plans are met
Implements procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Leads the procurement engagement in new Supplier introduction, approval, and setups
Manages processes critical to the efficient functioning of the procure-to-pay process
Ensures assigned spend is fully documented, categorized and reproducible in the procurement system(s)
Leads procurement work stream in quality problem resolution; identifies, evaluates, recommends and implements quality improvements along with corrective actions
Works with supply planning, plant network, or other appropriate functions to develop forecasts; learns S&OP process