Toll Manufacturing Sourcing Intern (IMEA) – Cost Savings

Ecolab; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Intern to support the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy and drive cost savings across regional sourcing partners. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier bases and ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing decisions.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and hands-on experience with procurement processes, SAP, and Excel within a regional context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related).
• Basic level of experience/knowledge in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Basic experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support 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

Commercial acumen

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Intern to support the IMEA toll manufacturing procurement strategy and drive cost savings across regional sourcing partners. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier bases and ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing decisions.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and hands-on experience with procurement processes, SAP, and Excel within a regional context.