Associate Procurement Manager

Job DutiesThe Associate Procurement Manager is responsible for delivering business results, implementing sourcing strategies, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing total cost of ownership, all of which are required to meet the business needs. This role will also support process development and implementing sourcing best practices within a specific spend category. May also drive continuous improvement, loss eradication, procurement compliance across several spend categories. This position will report to Procurement Manager or Procurement DirectorWhat you will do:Developing and deploying regional sourcing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership, mitigate headwinds and improve security of supply across an identified set of categories.Designing and executing projects to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and cost-savingsMastering TDC (Total Delivered Cost) sourcing process and being recognized as fully proficient in applying it in complex categories.Developing regional contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions to the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories, leads local/regional negotiations and support global negotiations based on the strategies and needs of the business.Engaging with key business stakeholders from commercial and/or SC operations teams to maintain alignment with evolving business needs and strategic initiatives - eg. GMI, Outsourcing, NPI, Insourcing support and business growth programsEngaging R&D and Procurement Business Partners to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.Effectively implements supplier management strategies and initiatives to achieve on time delivery and quality assurance at regional level.Leveraging & collaborating with broader cross functional networks to ensure supplier service levels, both in terms of on time deliveries as well as product quality.Representing purchasing on cross-functional project teams.Minimum qualificationDegree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree5 years of Procurement or Supply Chain work experience.Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this rolePreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated history of leadership and experience in procurementPrevious professional experience in a global (Fortune 500 or similar) multi-national company with operations in all major world markets and regionsExperience with eProcurement tools such as GEP, PowerBi, etcDemonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skillsProactive self-starter with the ability to work independentlyUnderstands the goals of a multinational business and able to identify and execute on company-wide opportunitiesBusiness-oriented professional who has demonstrated the ability to operate in a matrixed organization and deliver results in a challenging business environment.Annual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe base salary range for this position is $96,700.00 - $145,100.00. 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.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 RequiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum Experience Required5 - 20 years ShiftFirst (Day) Number of Openings1 Public Transportation AccessibleYes Veterans Encouraged to ApplyNo Physical RequiredYes Drug Test RequiredYes Compensation$96,700.00 - $145,100.00 / Annually Postal Code55107 Place of WorkOn-site Requisition IDR00284765 Job TypeFull Time Job BenefitsNot specified Application Link

Created: 2026-02-05