Senior Procurement Representative at Ecolab

Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

Minimum Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience
Demonstrated history of teamwork and project management skills
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
Financial acumen and proficiency in executive communication
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents
Ability to work in a multicultural environment, collaborate across multiple time zones, and leverage analytical and critical thinking skills
Minimum 20% travel requirements and flexible hours
Aspirational, ambitious, with consistent performance, tenacity, ability to create healthy tensions, excitement for new possibilities, challenging status quo, diverse views, imagination, curiosity, flexibility, focus, and ambition to develop new skills

Responsibilities

Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP/E-auctions/Negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance and act as SME and connector between regions to ensure consistency, knowledge-sharing, and best practices
Ensure security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging, support creation and documentation of regional sourcing strategies, execution of projects, and drive positive results against key business priorities
Engage with R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
Work across organizational boundaries and influence others to achieve program goals
Link knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages and generate innovative ideas for competitive advantage
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category
Be a safety and ethical champion (lead by example)
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM/business objectives
Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the subcategory plan and ensure execution of projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Procurement StrategyGlobal SourcingRFPE-AuctionsNegotiationsSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationSupply SecurityCost SavingsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingMarket Trends AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Influence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Representative?

The role involves developing global sourcing strategies, driving Go-to-Market events like RFPs and auctions for cost savings, building supplier relationships, ensuring supply security, and collaborating with regional and R&D teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field is required, along with 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw materials or direct purchasing with a strong commercial background and international experience.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the position requires a minimum of 20% travel and flexible hours.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Procurement Representative position?

Strong candidates demonstrate financial acumen, superior communication and influencing skills, experience in global procurement with proven cost savings, ability to work in multicultural environments across time zones, and a history of teamwork and consistent performance.