Procurement Manager - Asset Management at Ecolab

Procurement Manager – Asset Management

This take-charge leader will lead indirect procurement activities for assigned subcategories, including Asset Management (Heavy Fleet, Light Fleet, Material Handling Equipment, and Re-Usable Stainless Tanks) and typically reports to the Senior Manager of Asset Management Procurement.  The strong performer will be recognized as procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with teams developing commercial solutions to accelerate our growth.

The strong performer can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to move into other procurement and supply chain leadership roles within the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a stable growing company!

What you will do:

• Identifies, develops, and implements broader category sourcing strategies and savings projects for Asset Management subcategories to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, implement best practices, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads a Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing process including spend analytics, market analyses, team workshops, should cost models, sourcing strategy development and negotiation.
• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required.
• Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions for the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.
• Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories.  Provides guidance and recommendations to business units to support margin and top line growth.
• Effectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives. Develops business relationships at multiple levels within supplier accounts to manage performance, quality improvement, productivity, and service level.
• Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports to ensure strong performance and build high performing teams. 
• Develops, aligns, and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies.
• Manages procurement work streams associated with growth strategies and acquisitions to meet corporate objectives.
• Implements purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure availability at required quality & cost levels.
• Partners with Corporate and Supply Chain Finance teams on lease/buy strategy and P&L forecast impact.
• Aligned with Fleet Operations Manager and Corporate Sustainability team to meet corporate goals for carbon emission reduction.

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, marketing, RDE, finance, or supply chain
• Ability to handle a broad range of responsibilities through time management and prioritization.

• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with asset/fleet management (light fleet, heavy fleet, MHE, and reusable totes)
• Experience with structuring and leading complex negotiations with suppliers like: Fleet Management Companies, Light and Heavy Fleet OEM’s, Material Handling Equipment Solutions
• Solid analytical skills and 5+ years of work experience in a business environment
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance, or related field

• Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement.
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication, professionalism, and presence in interaction with others

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

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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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.