Job Overview:
The Procurement Representative will lead and support a team responsible for the management of master data for purchased goods and services. This position reports to a Procurement Manager on the local Procurement Team.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leads a team of 5 associates that are responsible for data entry and management of master data related to assigned purchased goods and services across all of Ecolab businesses.
- Provides direct supervision, objectives, coaching and development to direct reporting individual contributors
- Supports team members who have questions, issues, and problems
- Works with other business areas including Accounts Payable, Procurement Sourcing, Finance, Material Master, Production Plants and other functions to address issues and solve problems
- Leads projects related to improving process and efficiencies around master data and procurement processes, and develop ways to automate transaction activity
- Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required
- Other projects as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
- 2+ years of professional experience
- Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
- Excel experience, analyze data.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated history of leadership. & communication (must)
- Systems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)
- Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills (must)
- Lead with ambiguity,
- 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, finance or a related area
