Strategic Project Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Pension plans

Vacation (12 days)

Healthcare benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ecolab in Minnesota seeks a Project Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities for complex projects, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery within budget. The role focuses on supplier selection, contract execution, and budget management.

You will drive cost savings through negotiation and value engineering, manage risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7 years of procurement or project management experience in industrial environments.
• Experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract-management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages 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 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 escalation risks as needed to ensure project continuity.
• Identify supply chain and procurement risks early and to implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain visibility into procurement status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and quality requirements.
• Identify and identify 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 teamwork

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ecolab in Minnesota seeks a Project Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities for complex projects, coordinating with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery within budget. The role focuses on supplier selection, contract execution, and budget management.

You will drive cost savings through negotiation and value engineering, manage risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.