Procurement Operations Associate

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Operations Associate to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in Procurement and Shared Services while supporting critical operational processes, data initiatives, and continuous improvement projects across a global organization.

You will collaborate with procurement professionals, finance teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to global procurement processes, systems, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Operational Support

Create and maintain outline agreements for direct procurement categories.
Review and issue purchase orders for indirect spend categories, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Support vendor onboarding processes, validating documentation and ensuring compliance with internal requirements.
Identify and resolve blocked invoices in partnership with internal stakeholders to enable timely payments.
Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and day-to-day procurement operations activities.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain and update material master data and procurement information within ERP systems.
Prepare and distribute monthly cost roll reports.
Monitor, maintain, and report internal procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
Ensure data accuracy and support data governance initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

Participate in data cleansing and process improvement initiatives.
Support procurement-related audits and compliance activities.
Contribute to projects focused on operational efficiency and process standardization.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in procurement, shared services, finance, supply chain operations, master data, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Intermediate English proficiency, both written and verbal.
Portuguese proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
Exposure to procurement, shared services, finance, or supply chain environments.
Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting and analytics tools.
Interest in process improvement, data analysis, and operational excellence.

Key Success Factors

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes.
Understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
High level of integrity and accountability.

What You'll Gain

Exposure to global procurement and shared services operations.
Opportunities to participate in process improvement and data-driven initiatives.
Development of analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Career growth opportunities within Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Shared Services.

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