Procurement Manager - Global Equipment Platform Owner

RXinsider LTD.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Manager - Global Equipment Platform Owner to lead new equipment launches, align sourcing with divisional goals, and drive cost opportunities across platforms. You will collaborate with stakeholders across RD&E and regional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful procurement programs.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 remote). Immigration sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of cross-functional procurement experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and project management.
• Professional demeanor in interactions.
• Travel up to 30% domestically.
• Hybrid work: in office 3 days, remote 2 days.
• Immigration sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership in supporting new equipment launches or rollouts.
• Collaborate with divisional stakeholders, business leaders and RD&E leaders to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
• Identify cost opportunities for equipment platforms and feed them to Category leaders.
• Support global strategic initiatives to drive improvements in division equipment offerings.
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and project execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Engage with RD&E and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization.
• Align sourcing strategy with divisional goals and ensure smooth execution.
• Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM/business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Professionalism

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Ecolab has an opening for a Procurement Manager - Global Equipment Platform Owner. For the appointed business divisions, you are responsible for supporting new product developments and launches, supporting major business rollouts, identifying cost opportunities based on that division’s equipment platforms and feeding those opportunities to relevant category leaders, aligning sourcing activities to business strategies, ultimately delivering procurement value while enabling business growth.

What You Will Do

• Full ownership in supporting new equipment launches or rollouts.
• Closely collaborate with divisional stakeholders, business leaders and RD&E leaders to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.
• With good understanding of business strategies and growth areas, call out cost opportunities of given platforms and feed them to Category leaders.
• Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in division’s equipment offerings.
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive result against key business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, manage business expectations and support growth.
• Engage with the RD&E and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
• Align sourcing strategy with divisional goals, ensure successful execution and smooth transition for the division.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category.
• Be a safety and ethical champion (Lead by Example).
• Drive accountability and P&L Impact to achieve OGSM / business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 6 years of cross functional experience with knowledge and understanding of procurement processes
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically
• Hybrid work model - in the office 3 days per week and the ability to work remotely 2 days per week.
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience balancing competing priorities of Senior VPs/General Managers/C-suite stakeholders
• Previous professional experience in a global (Fortune 500 or similar) multi-national company with operations in all major world markets and regions
• Strategic thinking and business-oriented leader who has demonstrated the ability to understand the goals of a global business and to identify and execute on company-wide opportunities

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative Action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.