Global Procurement Category Manager

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director. In your assigned categories /spend you are responsible for delivering business results, development, and execution of global strategies, ensuring continuity of supply, and minimizing total cost of ownership, all of which are required to meet the business needs.

The main responsibilities include:

Leadership

Working in a multicultural environment and collaborating with Teams from various backgrounds and able to operate effectively across multiple time zonesManaging a team of direct report of 2-3 global sourcing associates located in multiple regions and coordinate with regional Procurement teams (5 -8 people) in the 4 main regions. In this leader capacity you are driving engagement levels in the team by:setting challenging goals,providing constructive feedback,supporting & enabling delivery (servant Leadership),driving governance in the team, ….Aspirational, ambitious and able to demonstrate consistent Team performance overtime

Strategic Spend owner

Chemical Raw material spend between $250-$400M globally depending on spend category complexity.Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP/E-auctions/Negotiations)

to achieve Cost savings, Working capital improvement and supply security.

Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance.Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive result against key business priorities.Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal pricing and quality to create value for the organizationEnsuring security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plansEngaging with the R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidationDrive & deploy Spend strategy by leveraging the Low-cost market sourcing Program and digital toolsLinking knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages, and generate innovative ideas for gaining a competitive advantageEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical categoryBe a safety and ethical Champion (Lead by Example)Min 20% travel requirements and flexible hours

Other skills and responsibilities

Able to demonstrate financial acumen and proficient in executive communicationDrive accountability and P&L Impact to achieve OGSM / business objectivesSuperior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talentsCommunicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the category plan and ensure execution of projects.Tech Savvy & Digital curiosity – Leveraging Technology and new sourcing Tools including AI to outperform the marketMin 30% travel requirements and flexible hours

 Preferred Qualifications and profile:

Minimum Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field7 to 10 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience.Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skillsDemonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with othersEnjoy striving to do your best and are never satisfiedHave the tenacity to see things throughHave the Ability to create healthy tensions, manage & win themAre excited and enthused by new possibilities, challenging status quohave diverse views, imagination, curiosity, flexibility and focushave the ambition to develop new skills and take on new responsibilitiesrobustly champion the right thing to do and the right way to do it.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is 104.700,00 $ - 157.100,00 $. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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