NPI Procurement Specialist

Ecolab, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits (medical/dental

RRSP employer contributions

Vacation and holiday time

Professional development allowance

Casual dress code

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, an Ecolab Company, is seeking an NPI Procurement Specialist in Calgary, Alberta. You will own procurement for New Product Introductions, ensuring material readiness from prototype through mass production and coordinating with engineering, sourcing and suppliers.

You will manage pricing, POs, and cross-functional collaboration to drive on-time project success in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in NPI procurement or equivalent project-focused procurement role.
• 3 to 5 years of project/program management experience in data centre/tech industries.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings and design changes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for NPI projects and drive procurement performance.
• Ensure material readiness for the complete NPI BOM across validation testing phases.
• Expedite material deliveries to support schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate material design changes to mitigate delays and maintain momentum.
• Develop and analyze pricing to track costs and provide financial visibility.
• Delegate sourcing activities to Strategic Sourcing while aligning with schedules.
• Manage the complete PO lifecycle for materials, tooling, and NRE.

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, a global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling technology for data centers, supercomputers, and high-performance computing environments.

As an NPI Procurement Specialist, you will be the primary procurement contact for New Product Introduction projects, helping ensure material readiness from prototype through mass production. You will manage procurement performance across budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements while coordinating closely with engineering, strategic sourcing, suppliers, and project teams.

What’s in it For You

• Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.


• RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.


• Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.


• $1,000 annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth.


• Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.


• Work in a hybrid environment.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for NPI projects, with accountability for overall project procurement performance and success.


• Ensure material readiness for the complete NPI Bill of Materials across Engineering Validation Testing, Design Validation Testing, and Production Validation Testing phases.


• Expedite material deliveries to support project schedules and key milestones.


• Coordinate project material design changes across engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to mitigate delays and maintain project momentum.


• Develop, maintain, and analyze pricing spreadsheets to track project costs, monitor budget adherence, and provide financial visibility to the core project team.


• Delegate strategic sourcing activities, including requests for quotation, formal pricing negotiations, and supplier relationship management, to the Strategic Sourcing team while ensuring deliverables align with project schedules.


• Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle for materials, tooling, and non-recurring engineering, including confirming receipt, resolving Accounts Payable issues, and maintaining material item master data.


• Participate in NPI core-team activities, build strong cross-functional relationships, and reinforce project-level objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in NPI procurement or an equivalent project-focused procurement role.


• 3 to 5 years of project or program management experience in the data centre, technology, or a related industry.


• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.


• Ability to read and interpret part drawings, technical specifications, and design changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Supply Chain Management Professional certification or Project Management Professional certification.


• Experience managing comprehensive project procurement activities and driving cross-functional alignment.


• Experience facilitating procurement activities while tracking overall project performance.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, design iterations, and evolving priorities.


• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams, delegate effectively, and influence without direct authority.


• Ability to prioritize tasks, expedite deliverables, and maintain commitments in a fast-paced project environment.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities.


• Critical-thinking and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to learn quickly and question information logically.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and education verification.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

About Coolit, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of "The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honoured with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT’s rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high-performance computing, and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.