JOB TITLE

Senior Procurement Representative – Procurement Hub

JOB LOCATION

Ecolab, Pune, India

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

You see things a little differently. So do we. The Procurement Hub team is part of Ecolab Global Supply Chain Operations, The Sr. Procurement Representative acts as a strategic partner to the operations team and various internal and external stakeholders, operating with limited or no guidance from their manager. The role will drive e-Sourcing events to accelerate the Total Delivered Cost (TDC) strategic sourcing process.  Additionally, he or she will collaborate with sourcing leaders, other supply chain functions, and business in identifying opportunities for process improvements, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders

The strong performer can expect further career advancement with Ecolab and will have the opportunity to move into other procurement, supply chain, & analytics roles within Ecolab. Access to best-in-class resources, tools, training, and technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly recognized global growth company offering competitive compensation and benefits in addition to career growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, plan, and execute e-sourcing events (RFXs and eAuctions) globally in collaboration with Logistics and Chemicals (RM) sourcing teams and procurement stakeholders.Provide strategic analytics and insights for the TDC Sourcing process.Leverage data to identify savings opportunities across Ecolab’s global material buy.Stay updated with market dynamics and engage suppliers, ensuring they are well-informed and supported.Execute and support digital platforms to enhance go-to-market processes. Monitor and improve the performance of sourcing events.Integrate data to derive business conclusions and enable stakeholder actions.Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks in the sourcing process.Data Analysis, rate aggregation, rate benchmarking to identify unique ways to influence client spend and opportunities to reduce costReport generation for internal and client leadershipParticipate and manage client, business, and stakeholder calls

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain8+ years of experience in Total in Supply Chain with minimum 5+ years of eSourcing is mustExperience of e-Sourcing tools such as Keelvar, Coupa sourcing optimizer, Jaggaer is mustProficient in MS Office suite with intermediate to advancedExcellent presentation and verbal/written communication skillsDemonstrable problem-solving aptitude and analytical skills, with good attention to detailSelf-motivated, goal-oriented and able to work with ambiguityStrong leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholdersAbility to successfully navigate through ambiguous and complex situations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience analysing data sets using Power BI or TableauExperience in Chemical industryDemonstrated business acumen in Supply Chain and ProcurementHistory of managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneouslyUnderstanding of eSourcing process, Indirect categories like Chemicals, CapEx, IT, Manufacturing, Professional services, Logistics and warehousing.

ATTRIBUTES

Strong work ethic and high level of integrityTeam playerDemonstrated critical thinking and curiosity to explore beyond the surface of data to identify opportunities that improve business outcomesDemonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievementStrong interpersonal skills.  Must be able to work effectively across various levels in the organization, and to communicate ideas, concepts, and insights to drive value and influence sourcing outcomes.Proficient at networking among peers and building and maintaining both internal peer and external supplier relationships.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.