Procurement Manager, Packaging - ECOLAB

Ecolab has an opening for a Procurement Manager for assigned packaging categories and subcategories with our Regional Procurement Team.

Responsible for selecting suppliers and negotiating over $50 million per year in purchases specific to packaging materials.

The strong performer will be recognized as procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with supply chain, RDE, quality, planning, logistics, and suppliers in order to identify and drive total delivered cost savings, security of supply, innovation and process improvements. If you are a passionate professional that is seeking opportunity, advancement, and a rewarding career we invite you to apply.  This is a great opportunity to join a highly recognized global growth company, offering competitive compensation and benefits in addition to career growth.
 

Position open to working out of our office locations in Naperville, IL or St. Paul, MN while following Ecolab's hybrid work model of 3 days in office/ 2 days remote -

What You Will Do:

• Identifies, develops, and implements global and regional sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply.  
• Provides leadership, coaching and feedback on the Total Delivered Cost sourcing process to build capability and mature practices across a global team
• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required. 
• Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions for 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 strategic supplier strategies and initiatives to achieve maximum value at both a regional and global level.
• Develops, aligns, and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies
• Implements purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure availability at required quality & costs levels
• Leads, coaches and develops direct reports or cross functional teams to ensure strong performance and build high performing teams
• Interviews, identifies, and recommends strong talent for the organization
   

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, marketing, RDE, finance, or supply chain
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
   

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• Experience in managing packaging material spend
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication and presentation
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others

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. 

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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.