Associate Procurement Representative

Ecolab; Pune District; Sur place; INR 400 000 - 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ecolab in Pune, India, is seeking a Procurement Associate to support spend categories and collaborate with internal stakeholders. The role offers a path to leadership within procurement and supply chain at Ecolab.

The position emphasizes data gathering, pricing management, and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with purchase-to-pay policies. A bachelor’s degree is required; MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or related field.
• MBA in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Strong data gathering and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of procurement business processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather purchase requirements.
• Obtain and analyze data for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage pricing for assigned goods and services; analyze blocked invoices.
• Correct errors and implement changes to prevent recurrence.
• Place purchase orders for assigned goods and services.
• Manage large ERP data sets; handle confidential supplier data.
• Ensure compliance with purchase-to-pay policies and audits.
• Own KPIs and accountability for performance.

Connaissances

Data analysis capability

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Procurement process understanding

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or related field

Outils

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP)

Description du poste

Job Overview

The Procurement Associate works with internal stakeholders and supports spend categories in their assigned area(s) of expertise. This position typically reports to a Procurement Representative or Manager. The strong performer can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to move into other procurement and supply chain leadership roles within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable-growing company!

Main Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to gather requirements on purchases
• Obtains data from external and/or internal sources/analyzes data for completeness and accuracy
• Manages all pricing for assigned purchased goods and services and analyzes all blocked invoices for cause and resolution.
• Takes appropriate and timely action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurring
• Places purchase orders for assigned purchased goods and services
• Management of large data sets in ERP systems. May be required to handle confidential data relating to suppliers or business operations
• Ensuring compliance with purchase-to-pay policies and procedures, including participation in compliance audits
• Ownership and accountability to established KPIs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Finance or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Systems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)
• Capability to gather and analyze data
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with internal associates and external suppliers
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Understands the procurement business process
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience Range

• 3-6 Years

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.