Ecolab Company has an opening for a new Procurement Manager in our Logistics Procurement Team located in St. Paul, MN. This is a great opportunity to join a highly recognized global growth company offering competitive compensation and benefits in addition to career growth. If you are a passionate professional that is seeking opportunity, advancement, and a rewarding career we invite you to apply.

This take-charge individual will lead procurement strategy and activities within the Logistics Procurement category and subcategories, specifically Truckload, Intermodal, Bulk and Rail. The strong performer will be recognized as a procurement strategy expert and will collaborate with cross functional teams including global logistics, North America (domestic) logistics, key suppliers, and industry experts to understand current trends for continual innovation and process improvement.  This leadership role will also have a minimum of one direct report who supports the strategy and implementation of procurement activities across the logistics procurement function.

What You Will Do:

Develops, leads and executes category plan focused on short and long term goal achievement, leveraging internal and external considerationsIdentifies, develops, and implements global and regional sourcing strategies to maximize value,  reducing total delivered cost, mitigating headwinds and improving security of supply  Provides leadership, coaching and feedback on the logistics sourcing process to build capability and mature practices across the teamEffectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates with key suppliers for the benefit of Ecolab and in line with business requirements and goalsStays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories; provides guidance and recommendations to business units to support cost, capacity, service and sustainability objectivesEffectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives to achieve maximum valueDevelops and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficienciesCollaborates with analytics and reporting teams to create and optimize internal procurement reportingLeads, coaches, and develops direct reports and/or cross functional teams to ensure strong performance and build high performing teamsInterviews, identifies, and recommends strong talent for the organization

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field5 years of experience in procurement, logistics or supply chainImmigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:  

Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related fieldExperience in Logistics ProcurementDemonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skillsDemonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievementDemonstrated skills in clear communication and presentationDemonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

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. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

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.