Global Equipment Procurement Manager

Global Equipment Procurement Manager 

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director. In your assigned categories /spend you are 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. 

Overseeing Equipment material spend between $100-$200M globally depending on spend category complexity. 

Travel --  Min 30% travel requirements and flexible hours 

What you will do

·       Working in a multicultural environment and collaborating with Teams from various backgrounds and able to operate effectively across multiple time zones 

·       Managing one direct report or working as individual contributor depending on spend category.

·       Acting as savings engine while supporting the company’s equipment growth: 

·       Delivering savings target

·       Closely collaborate with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.

·       Based on requests from Platform Owners, develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP/E-auctions/Negotiations) to achieve Cost savings, Working capital improvement and supply security. 

·       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 result against key business priorities. 

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization  

·       Engaging with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation 

·       Drive accountability and P&L Impact to achieve OGSM / business objectives 

Minimum Qualifications

·       Minimum Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field 

·       7 yrs of sourcing experience, preferably in equipment material purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience. 

·       Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills

·       Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others 

Strategic Spend owner 

·       Closely collaborate with Platform Owners to fulfill business needs in growth and new launches.

·       Based on requests from Platform Owners, develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP/E-auctions/Negotiations) to achieve Cost savings, Working capital improvement and supply security. 

·       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 result against key business priorities. 

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organization  

·       Ensuring security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans 

·       Engaging with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation 

·       Drive & deploy Spend strategy by leveraging the Low-cost market sourcing Program and digital tools 

·       Linking knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantage 

·       Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category 

·       Be a safety and ethical Champion (Lead by Example) 

·       Min 30% travel requirements and flexible hours 

Other skills and responsibilities  

·       Able to demonstrate financial acumen and proficient in executive communication 

·       Drive accountability and P&L Impact to achieve OGSM / business objectives 

·       Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents 

·       Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the category plan and ensure execution of projects. 

·       Tech Savvy & Digital curiosity – Leveraging Technology and new sourcing Tools including AI to outperform the market 

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

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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.