Associate Procurement Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect categories to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.

· Savings & Cash Optimization: Drive cost savings initiatives, negotiate contracts, and implement cash extension strategies to improve working capital.

· Process Excellence & Digitalization: Lead procurement process improvements, automation, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and compliance.

· Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance, to align procurement strategies with business needs.

· Supplier & Risk Management: Develop strong supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity.

· Talent Development & Leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

· Change & Innovation: Challenge the status quo, drive innovative sourcing solutions, and implement best practices to create long-term value.

· Maintain strict adherence to the Code of Conduct (COC) policy.

· Spend in Scope for direct portfolio (Chemicals, Packaging & Contract Manufacturing): >20m USD

· Spend in Scope for indirect portfolio (Business services, Capex, Equipment & Logistics): >20m USD

· Team management: One person in direct portfolio reporting and One person dotted line in indirect portfolio

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree & experience in Chemical industry is a plus

· Minimum 6+ years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in people manager role

· Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving abilities.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

· Good English language skills both oral and written is a must.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab 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, or disability.