Ecolab Company has an opening for a Procurement Team Leader. 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.
 
Job Overview:
The Procurement Team Leader supervises a team which provides data and systems update support to the spend categories in their assigned area(s) of expertise. This position typically reports to a Procurement Manager within the Compliance, Systems and Process organization.
 
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!
 
Main Responsibilities:

Driving team activities, assigning priorities and managing internal cooperation in case of workload, new activities, etc.Representing procurement compliance (CSP) on various forumsDeveloping team members based on their skills and potentialEnsuring that team is performing in accordance with agreed KPIsActing as a go-to person for the whole team in case of any emergencies, need for support, escalationsActively communicating the results and achievements of the team to the wider Procurement / Supply Chain communityOn boarding new commers on Ecolab culture and policiesDrive effective communication and cooperation with internal teamsLead continuous improvement activities, take an active role in cross-department alignments, optimization projects, etcProactive approach to identifying potential issues and in conducting in-depth analysis to understand root causesManage 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 field7+ year work experience in fields like Chemistry, RD&E, Procurement, Project ManagementExperience in leading team >2-3 yearsImmigration 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 tasksProved 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

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.