Associate Procurement Representative

Job Overview

Main Responsibilities

• Driving team activities, assigning priorities and managing internal cooperation in case of workload, new activities, etc.
• Representing procurement compliance (CSP) on various forums
• Developing team members based on their skills and potential
• Ensuring that team is performing in accordance with agreed KPIs
• Acting as a go-to person for the whole team in case of any emergencies, need for support, escalations
• Actively communicating the results and achievements of the team to the wider Procurement / Supply Chain community
• On boarding new commers on Ecolab culture and policies
• Drive effective communication and cooperation with internal teams
• Lead continuous improvement activities, take an active role in cross-department alignments, optimization projects, etc
• Proactive approach to identifying potential issues and in conducting in-depth analysis to understand root causes
• Manage relationships with external business partners (co-packers, suppliers) at the operational level to ensure best possible cooperation
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or related field
• 7+ year work experience in fields like Chemistry, RD&E, Procurement, Project Management
• Experience in leading team >2-3 years
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Systems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)
• Capability to gather and analyze data
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with internal associates and external suppliers
• Effectively manage team time and prioritize tasks
• Proved track of continuous improvement projects lead and participation
• Work within a process and recommend solutions to rectify inefficiencies
• Understands the procurement business process
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  

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