Procurement Representative at Ecolab

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Degree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree
Three to five years of work experience

Responsibilities

Provides category support to one of the major spend categories
May work in a specialty area such as compliance, systems and processes
Contracts, selects and negotiates with vendors
Evaluates vendor reliability and follows up on any problems regarding the use of purchased materials
Works closely on a daily basis with suppliers and internal associates including planners, and plant procurement associates to help ensure high service and quality levels that align to the negotiated terms of the supplier contract
Negotiates contracts
May give some guidance and direction to other Procurement Specialists
Issues purchase orders, purchase agreements and blanket orders within corporate purchasing policy to achieve desired results
Makes recommendations to engineering on substitutions and standardization of parts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ProcurementContract NegotiationVendor ManagementPurchase OrdersSupplier ContractsSupply ChainVendor Evaluation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Procurement Representative role?

A degree in an engineering-related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree is required, along with three to five years of work experience.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

What does the Procurement Representative do on a daily basis?

The role involves providing category support, contracting and negotiating with vendors, evaluating vendor reliability, and working closely with suppliers and internal associates like planners and plant procurement associates to ensure high service and quality levels.

Who does the Procurement Representative report to?

The position is under general supervision and typically reports to a Procurement Manager or Sr. Procurement Manager.

What authority does the Procurement Representative have?

The role has authority to issue purchase orders, purchase agreements, and blanket orders within corporate purchasing policy, and makes recommendations to engineering on substitutions and standardization of parts.