Ecolab has an opening for a Sr. Procurement Rep/Analyst - Transportation in our Global Procurement Team located in St. Paul. If you are a passionate professional that is seeking opportunity, advancement, and a rewarding career we invite you to apply. This is a great opportunity to join a highly recognized global growth company offering competitive compensation and benefits in addition to career growth.
The Sr. Procurement Representative will provide category support and engage in Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing activity within the Logistics Category. This position will report to the Sr. Procurement Manager. 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:
Learns and applies Total Delivered Cost sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives
Conduct mini-bid sourcing activity for Domestic and International Transportation
Preparesfor and leads negotiations with suppliers using TDC tools such as Pre-Call Plans
Primary Logistics Procurement Tool user and event administrator, and Category Team content manager
Accountable for managing all Logistics rate change communications with internal stakeholders and business partners
Provides monthly Market Updates for assigned spend categoriesbyutilizingavailable industry publications and data
Identifies,developsand implements savings projects and reporting to include pipeline development, project execution, headwind/tailwind reporting & tracking, and financial validation. Engages supplier organization and internal stakeholders to achieve project milestones and action plans
Assembles contracts and implements supply positions to ensure security of supply and achievement of procurement goals. Works closely with legal counsel and suppliers to negotiate final terms & conditions. Evaluates and communicates contract coverage across top materials and suppliers
Works with the business to address questions & needs surrounding suppliers, markets, materials, and services
Evaluates service levels and engages supplier contacts and internal stakeholders in development and execution of process improvement plan
Investigates, develops and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints. Effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholders
Leads, manages, and communicates status of alternate supplier approval projects. Collaborates across manufacturing, quality, planning, logistics, and suppliers to ensure project milestones and action plans are met
Implements procurement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Leads the procurement engagement in new Supplier/Carrier introduction, approval, and setups.
Assists in the integration of acquired companies as required
Manages processes critical to the efficient functioning of the procure-to-pay process
Ensure assigned spend is fully documented, categorized and reproducible in the procurement system(s)
Leads procurement work stream in quality problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates, recommends and implements quality improvements along with corrective actions
Works with supply planning, plant network, or other appropriate functions to develop forecasts, Learns S&OP process
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
5 years of professional experience
Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
Demonstrated history of leadership
Experience in Logistics Procurement or Logistics Operations
Experience in thechemical/petrochemicalsindustry
Experience with eProcurement tools such as GEP,InfoNexus, Jaggaer/ASO, etc.
Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills
Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Plans to start, or progress toward an advanced degree in business,financeora related area
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Benefits
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