at ECOLAB, INC in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are hiring a Global Procurement Sourcing Lead! In this role you will be responsible for delivering business results, development, and execution of global strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, and minimizing total cost of ownership, all of which are required to meet the business needs.
What You Will Do:
Working in a multicultural environment and collaborating with colleagues from various backgrounds and able to operate effectively across multiple time zones.
Linking knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantage
Develop and implement global strategies to drive cost savings project and initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive impact against key business priorities.
Engaging with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category
Ensuring security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans
Min 25% travel requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
7 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience.
Immigration sponsorship not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Demonstrated history of teamwork, and project management skills
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.to see our benefits.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
