Senior Project Procurement Lead

Ecolab; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Vacation and leave benefits

On-site amenities

Job summary

Ecolab in Minnesota seeks an experienced procurement lead to manage end-to-end procurement for complex projects within Ovivo Water Technology Solutions. You will align supplier selections with project milestones and lead negotiations to protect margins while coordinating with engineering and project teams to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates bring multi-disciplinary project procurement experience, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or project management experience in industrial or engineered-to-order environments.
• Experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Office.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 milestones and long-lead items are delivered on time.
• Act as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams.
• Partner with Engineering to define technical specs and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain 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.
• 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 elevate risks to ensure project continuity.
• Identify 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ecolab in Minnesota seeks an experienced procurement lead to manage end-to-end procurement for complex projects within Ovivo Water Technology Solutions. You will align supplier selections with project milestones and lead negotiations to protect margins while coordinating with engineering and project teams to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates bring multi-disciplinary project procurement experience, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and fluency in English.