Project Procurement Manager

Ecolab; Plano (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Pension plans

Retirement health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for complex projects, coordinating across Project Management, Engineering, and Operations. The role focuses on cost competitiveness, schedule alignment, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

With a strong background in procurement and ERP systems, you will guide supplier selection, contract execution, and delivery management while driving continuous improvement and value realization for industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary procurement projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier, and contract management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including sourcing strategy and supplier selection.
• Align procurement execution with project schedules to meet milestones and long-lead items.
• Act as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering to define technical specs and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with timelines.
• Own and manage project procurement budgets and forecast accuracy.
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing and value engineering initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate cost risks to protect project margins.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers supporting project requirements.
• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Resolve supplier issues and escalation risks to ensure continuity.
• Maintain visibility into procurement status and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and quality requirements.
• Capture lessons learned and share knowledge across projects.
• Support supplier development and long-term capability building.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Cross-functional teamwork

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all procurement activities aligned with customer project execution. This role serves as a critical link between Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and to required specifications.

Operating in a dynamic, project-driven environment, the Project Procurement Manager owns procurement delivery for assigned projects, driving cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

What you will do:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management.

• Align procurement execution with project schedules, ensuring all critical milestones and long-lead items are delivered on time.

• Act as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams.

• Partner closely with Engineering to define technical specifications and evaluate supplier capabilities.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with project timelines and deliverables.

• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.

• Own and manage project procurement budgets, monitoring spends and forecast accuracy.

• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering initiatives.

• Proactively identify and mitigate cost risks to protect project margins.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting project requirements.

• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

• Resolve supplier issues and escalating risks as needed to ensure project continuity.

• Identify supply chain and procurement risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

• Maintain visibility into procurement status, risks, and recovery plans.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and quality requirements.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to knowledge sharing across projects.

• Support supplier development and long-term capability building.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably within industrial or engineered-to-order environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Experience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$95,000-$130,000 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

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

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