Sr. Procurement Manager - Asset Management

Ecolab has an opening for Sr. Procurement Manager – Asset Management on our North America Procurement Team. 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. 

What's in it for You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

• Opportunity for a long-term advanced career path

• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! 

Job Overview:
This take-charge leader will lead the development of sourcing strategies and a professional team of Procurement and Operations associates within our Indirect Procurement group specifically related to Asset Management (Light Fleet, Heavy Fleet, Material Handling Equipment, and Re-Usable Stainless Tanks). The strong performer will be recognized as a procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with teams developing commercial solutions to accelerate our growth. 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. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing company!

Main Responsibilities:

• Identifies, develops, and implements global and regional sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost by driving savings or avoidance and/or performance metrics to meet goals.  

• Facilitates Total Delivered Cost activities (RFI, RFX, Direct Negotiations) on agreements or activities relating to Original Equipment Manufacturers, Fleet Management Companies, Fuel Providers, Upfitters, and Tank Manufacturers.

• 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 senior executives. 

• Conducts global calls with procurement around the world to communicate global strategy and ensure regional implementation and local execution.

• Manages spend for approximately $200M dollars annually

• Facilitates and conducts supplier business review scorecard processes with impacted stakeholders.

• Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business to ensure Ecolab is maintaining competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Create bid templates, collect, and analyze bids to inform supplier selection process with stakeholders.

• Assist stakeholders with developing requirements (Statements of Work) to complete contract process

• Partners with legal team to complete contract negotiation and work through contract redlines

• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Actively maintains contract roadmaps and financial trackers to communicate project and spend forecasting.

• Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports or cross functional teams to ensure strong performance

• Interviews, identifies, and recommends strong talent for the organization

Location Information:

• Hybrid Role (3 days onsite at St. Paul, MN or Naperville, IL)

• Open to Relocation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

• 7 years of experience in procurement, fleet management, RDE, finance, or supply chain

• Experience with structuring and leading complex negotiations with suppliers like: Fleet Management Companies, Light and Heavy Fleet OEM’s, Material Handling Equipment Solutions

• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

• 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

• Demonstrated ability to deliver savings and avoidance through complex contract negotiation.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

Benefits

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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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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