Procurement Representative - Plastics

Job DutiesEcolab Company has an opening for a Procurement Representative - Plastics in our Direct Material Procurement Team located in St. Paul, MN. If you are a passionate professional that is seeking opportunity, advancement, and a rewarding career we invite you to apply. The Procurement Representative will provide category support and engage in Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing activity within the Packaging & Equipment Categories. The strong performer can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to move into other procurement and supply chain leadership roles within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing companyWhat You Will Do:Learns and applies Total Delivered Cost sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiativesSupports category managers by completing tactical tasks such as: market research, bid analysis, meeting scheduling and facilitation, and contract routingIdentifies, develops and implements savings projects and reporting to include pipeline development, project execution, headwind/tailwind reporting & tracking, and financial validation. Engages supplier organization and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones and action plansWorks with the business to address questions & needs surrounding suppliers, markets, materials, and servicesEvaluates service levels and engages supplier contacts and internal stakeholders in development and execution of process improvement planInvestigates, develops and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints. Effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholdersLeads, manages, and communicates status of alternate supplier approval projects. Collaborates across manufacturing, quality, planning, logistics, and suppliers to ensure project milestones and action plans are metImplements procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency and effectivenessLeads the procurement engagement in new Supplier introduction, approval, and setups.Manages processes critical to the efficient functioning of the procure-to-pay processEnsure assigned spend is fully documented, categorized and reproducible in the procurement system(s)Leads procurement work stream in quality problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates, recommends and implements quality improvements along with corrective actionsWorks with supply planning, plant network, or other appropriate functions to develop forecasts, Learns S&OP processMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field2+ years of professional experienceImmigration Sponsorship is not offered for this rolePreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated history of leadershipExperience in Procurement or SourcingExperience in packaging or equipmentDemonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skillsDemonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievementDemonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with othersAnnual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe pay range for this position is $65,800.00 - $98,700.00. 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.BenefitsEcolab 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 /working-here.Potential Customer Requirements NoticeTo 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.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 & BelongingAt 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 addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).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 Angelesu2019 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Minimum Education RequiredBachelor Degree Minimum Experience Required2 - 20 years ShiftFirst (Day) Number of Openings1 Public Transportation AccessibleYes Veterans Encouraged to ApplyNo Physical RequiredYes Drug Test RequiredYes Compensation$11.41 / Hourly Postal Code55107 Place of WorkOn-site Requisition IDR00284524 Job TypeFull Time Job BenefitsNot specified Application Link

Created: 2026-02-05