ECOLAB
Global Equipment Procurement Manager
Reporting to the Global Procurement Director. In your assigned categories/spend you are responsible for delivering business results, development, and execution of global strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, and minimizing total cost of ownership, all of which are required to meet the business needs.
Overseeing equipment materials spend between $100,000,000 and $200,000,000 globally depending on spend category complexity.
Travel – Minimum 30% travel requirements and flexible hours.
What you will do
Work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with teams from various backgrounds, operating effectively across multiple time zones.
Manage one direct report or work as an individual contributor depending on spend category.
Act as a savings engine while supporting the company's equipment growth.
Deliver savings targets.
Collaborate closely with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP, e-auctions, negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security.
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive results against key business priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization.
Engage with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM and business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Seven years of sourcing experience, preferably in equipment material purchasing, with a strong commercial background and proven international working experience.
Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills.
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others.
Strategic Spend Owner
Collaborate with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP, e-auctions, negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security.
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive results against key business priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization.
Ensure security of supply by driving sole-source breaks and contingency plans.
Engage with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
Drive and deploy spend strategy by leveraging the low-cost market sourcing program and digital tools.
Link knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantage.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category.
Be a safety and ethical champion (lead by example).
Minimum 30% travel requirements and flexible hours.
Other Skills and Responsibilities
Able to demonstrate financial acumen and proficiency in executive communication.
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM and business objectives.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents.
Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the category plan and ensure execution of projects.
Tech-savvy and digitally curious – leveraging technology and new sourcing tools, including AI, to outperform the market.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. 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.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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. 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.
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Reporting to the Global Procurement Director. In your assigned categories/spend you are responsible for delivering business results, development, and execution of global strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, and minimizing total cost of ownership, all of which are required to meet the business needs.
Overseeing equipment materials spend between $100,000,000 and $200,000,000 globally depending on spend category complexity.
Travel – Minimum 30% travel requirements and flexible hours.
What you will do
Work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with teams from various backgrounds, operating effectively across multiple time zones.
Manage one direct report or work as an individual contributor depending on spend category.
Act as a savings engine while supporting the company's equipment growth.
Deliver savings targets.
Collaborate closely with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP, e-auctions, negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security.
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive results against key business priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization.
Engage with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM and business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Seven years of sourcing experience, preferably in equipment material purchasing, with a strong commercial background and proven international working experience.
Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills.
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others.
Strategic Spend Owner
Collaborate with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP, e-auctions, negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security.
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive results against key business priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization.
Ensure security of supply by driving sole-source breaks and contingency plans.
Engage with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
Drive and deploy spend strategy by leveraging the low-cost market sourcing program and digital tools.
Link knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantage.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category.
Be a safety and ethical champion (lead by example).
Minimum 30% travel requirements and flexible hours.
Other Skills and Responsibilities
Able to demonstrate financial acumen and proficiency in executive communication.
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM and business objectives.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents.
Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the category plan and ensure execution of projects.
Tech-savvy and digitally curious – leveraging technology and new sourcing tools, including AI, to outperform the market.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. 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.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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. 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.
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