Associate Procurement Representative

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.

Job Overview:

The Procurement Representative will lead and support a team responsible for the management of master data for purchased goods and services. This position reports to a Procurement Manager on the local Procurement Team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of 5 associates that are responsible for data entry and management of master data related to assigned purchased goods and services across all of Ecolab businesses.
• Provides direct supervision, objectives, coaching and development to direct reporting individual contributors
• Supports team members who have questions, issues, and problems
• Works with other business areas including Accounts Payable, Procurement Sourcing, Finance, Material Master, Production Plants and other functions to address issues and solve problems
• Leads projects related to improving process and efficiencies around master data and procurement processes, and develop ways to automate transaction activity
• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required
• Other projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• 2+ years of professional experience
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
• Excel experience, analyze data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated history of leadership. & communication (must)
• Systems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills (must)
• Lead with ambiguity,
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
• Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Plans to start, or progress toward an advanced degree in business, finance or a related area