What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at Ecolab?
Job Summary
As a Procurement Manager, you will lead and manage sourcing execution, cross-functional collaboration, security of supply, and continuous improvement for a large portfolio of inorganic chemicals spend. You will partner with global teams to implement procurement strategies, drive cost reduction, enable growth opportunities, mitigate supply risk, and increase operational efficiency.
This is an opportunity for a passionate professional seeking career advancement and a rewarding job. You will have the chance to join a recognized global growth company offering competitive compensation and benefits, along with career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promoting high standards of safety, diversity, inclusion, and ethical practice.
- Developing and implementing regional sourcing strategies to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve supply chain security.
- Partnering with procurement peers worldwide to understand and align on global sourcing strategies.
- Leveraging market intelligence and digital tools to influence stakeholders and optimize costs.
- Creating and implementing best practices in procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Ensuring purchasing strategies meet business objectives and operational needs.
- Supporting sustainability and environmental strategies that impact future operations.
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring procurement representatives.
Requirements for Success:
- A strong desire to excel and strive for excellence.
- The ability to navigate tension and drive differentiated results.
- Natural curiosity and enthusiasm for new possibilities, including digital tools and AI.
- The ambition to develop new skills and take on new responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of work experience, with 5 years of procurement experience and 3 years of leading teams.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Bachelor's degree in purchasing, engineering, chemistry, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
