Procurement Intern: Toll Manufacturing & Cost Savings

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Intern to support the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy and drive cost savings across a regional supplier network. You will work with the Regional Tolling Manager and cross-functional teams to standardize procurement practices and enhance supply resilience.

The role emphasizes supplier optimization, price reviews, and governance activities to ensure pricing competitiveness and alignment with business objectives across the IMEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Basic level of experience/knowledge in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Basic experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a regional, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy.
• Lead toll manufacturer consolidation initiatives to optimize the supplier base and leverage regional spend.
• Identify and implement raw material and packaging optimization opportunities to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct regular price reviews, validations, and approval processes to ensure pricing competitiveness and compliance.
• Collaborate with toll manufacturing partners to identify, evaluate, and qualify alternative raw material sources that improve cost competitiveness and supply security.
• Provide sourcing recommendations and guidance on procurement channels, including third-party suppliers and intercompany sourcing options.
• Partner with the Regional Tolling Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and supply continuity plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, support contract compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the toll manufacturing network.
• Support supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and governance activities to ensure alignment with procurement policies and business requirements.
• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Procurement knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Excel

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Intern to support the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy and drive cost savings across a regional supplier network. You will work with the Regional Tolling Manager and cross-functional teams to standardize procurement practices and enhance supply resilience.

The role emphasizes supplier optimization, price reviews, and governance activities to ensure pricing competitiveness and alignment with business objectives across the IMEA region.