Sr Procurement Engineer – Ecolab
Job Description
Nalco, an Ecolab Company, is looking for a <strong>Sr Procurement Representative </strong>to join us. If you are a passionate professional that enjoys interacting with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and likes to work in an empowered environment, we invite you to apply. You will be joining a talented team that makes big impact by delivering value to Ecolab business to deliver what matters most to a variety of industries worldwide. Procurement Representative provides support to the major direct material spend in raw materials, packaging materials and contract manufacturing categories / country support. Procurement Reps may also work in a specialty area such as compliance, system, processes and analytics (CSPA). This position typically reports to a Sr. Procurement Representative or Procurement Manager as per the structure available.<p><br></p><strong> What’s in it For You:</strong><p><br></p>After spending 1-2 years in this position an associate will have the following key experiences:<p><br></p><ul><li> Develop a level of expertise in an assigned area</li><li> Tactical negotiation skills</li><li> Gain broader procurement management and process management and people management knowledge</li><li> Able to execute on TDC sourcing processes</li><li> Exposure to management both within and across departments</li><li> Basic team management skills</li><li> Enhance Presentation and communication skill</li></ul><p><br></p><strong> What You Will Do:</strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Lead by example the regional and global Compliance, safety and ethical initiatives</li><li> Manages day-to-day activities within designated supplier relationships in their assigned categories /region.</li><li> Manages service level and quality complaint resolution as required for existing supplier base</li><li> Identifies, communicates, and supports process improvements for materials or services in assigned areas and with key stakeholders as required</li><li> Uses TDC (Total Delivered Cost) sourcing processes and tools to effectively manage assigned sub-categories</li><li> Responsible for execution and proposing sourcing strategies and savings projects within assigned sub-categories</li><li> Responsible for sourcing part of GMI (Gross Margin Improvement) and Localization projects</li><li> Acts as second line of defense in expediting orders to ensure adherence to contracted delivery terms and investigates and resolves problems as required</li><li> Identifies alternate suppliers and/or alternate materials/processes and drives approval process</li><li> Owns contract process for assigned categories / region. Responsibility for ensuring contracts within the category are updated, accurate, and uploaded in the required contract system</li><li> Responsible for financial reporting of savings projects and headwinds. Manages the tight materials process to ensure security of supply</li><li> Support Ecolab’s quality systems through engagement with suppliers to work toward successful corrective action resolution and continued quality</li><li> Leads savings projects, TDC sourcing process or other initiatives that supports achieving team goals</li><li> Manages and leads the assigned team</li><li> Collaborates with regional / global sourcing teams</li></ul><p><br></p><strong> Position Details:</strong><p><br></p>This position is based at <strong>Ecolab office or plant in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</strong> as per requirement.<p><br></p>5-7 years of procurement experience is expected with a chemical background as a must.<p><br></p><strong> Minimum Qualifications:</strong><p><br></p>Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Candidate with Chemical background preferred)<p><br></p><strong> Preferred Qualifications:</strong><p><br></p>Science graduate with chemistry specialization or Batchelor in Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering<p><br></p>years of procurement experience is expected with a preferred chemical background.<p><br></p>#i-imea<p><br></p><strong> Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p>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.
