What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager - Professional Services position at Ecolab?
Join the Ecolab Global Indirect Procurement team in St. Paul as a Procurement Manager supporting the Professional Services Categories. As a Procurement Manager - you will drive sourcing strategy and enterprise initiatives for a fortune 500 company through the development of strategic business relationships both domestically and internationally.
This take-charge leader will lead indirect procurement activities for assigned subcategories, including consulting, legal services, marketing, finance, benefits, talent acquistion, compensation, and employee recognition The strong performer will be recognized as the procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with divisional and functional stakeholders along with suppliers to identify and drive total delivered cost savings, security of supply, innovation, and process improvements.
The leader can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to lead in other procurement and supply chain leadership roles. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing company!
What You Will Do
The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
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.
This take-charge leader will lead indirect procurement activities for assigned subcategories, including consulting, legal services, marketing, finance, benefits, talent acquistion, compensation, and employee recognition The strong performer will be recognized as the procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with divisional and functional stakeholders along with suppliers to identify and drive total delivered cost savings, security of supply, innovation, and process improvements.
The leader can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to lead in other procurement and supply chain leadership roles. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing company!
What You Will Do
- Effectively develops and communicates strategies, plans, actions and results to leadership and stakeholders
- Creates and maintains preferred supplier list for each category
- Aligns with the category teams to select suppliers and negotiate agreements
- Works closely with stakeholders to understand present & future services requirements
- Identifies and develops potential new suppliers and technologies
- Manages the TDC (Total Delivered Cost) process for selected Categories
- Implements new product sourcing strategies, procurement tools, technology, and processes to improve results & increase efficiencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5 years’ experience in procurement, marketing, IT, or supply chain
- Strong negotiation skills and contracts management experience in Professional Services, HR Categories, and other Indirect categories.
- Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance
- Experience in leading and driving large scale projects
- Strong presentation skills and financial acumen
- Ability to indirectly influence and sell ideas
- Background in corporate services, vendor relationship management, contracts development, or technology.
The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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.
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
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.
Salary : $104,700 - $157,100
