Sr. Procurement Manager Equipment

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Procurement Manager EU Region. In this role, you will be a crucial part of Ecolab Supply Chain organization, contributing to Ecolab mission and goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact.
 

The Equipment Procurement team provides multi-divisional support across all technologies of the company. Equipment is a crucial part of the chemical business as an enabler of chemical sales or as a product in itself.
Ecolab sources Equipment manufactured by OEMs across the world as well develop and manufacture complex equipment tailored to customer needs. This regional procurement team is structured to support both areas with aggressive competitive sourcing practices for commodity equipment as well as providing RD&E and Engineering great support in selecting partners in the market.

The Sr. Procurement Manager at Ecolab will formulate and execute sourcing strategies. This leader will collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, research & development, and commercial teams to drive improvements in sourcing, delivering cost efficiency, supply security, supplier innovation, and process enhancements.
The Sr Procurement Manager will develop and coach team of Procurement Representatives and Managers as a real talent incubator for the broader Procurement Team. This position reports to the Procurement Director fore Direct Materials and is part of the leadership team of Procurement in the regions (over 70 associates in the region).
 

What will you do

• Developing and deploying strategies to optimize the total cost of ownership across an identified set of categories. The spend responsibility will be in excess of 200M US$
• Managing a team of 7-10 associates located in Europe, and driving engagement levels in the team by setting challenging goals, providing feedback, supporting on delivery and driving governance in the team.
• Engaging with key business stakeholders, from SVP’s to the operational level, to maintain alignment with evolving business needs.
• Engaging with the R&D and Marketing teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation.
• Negotiating T’s and C’s with equipment, project management/service suppliers for a multi-million dollar portfolio in EMEA.
• Ensuring security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans.
• Delivering savings and working capital improvements by identifying and driving cost savings project and initiatives.
• Providing accurate pricing forecasts and understanding key feedstock trends.
• Linking knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages and generate new ideas for gaining a competitive advantage.
• Establishing, developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ultimately create value for the organization.
• Representing purchasing on cross-functional project teams

Qualifications needed.

• Years of experience in leading multi cultural teams in a Center of Excellence.
• Experience in engaging with multiple business stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• A demonstrated track record delivering results in a challenging business environment.
• Higher education in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Automation) and/or Business.
• Industrial manufacturing and/or equipment related experience preferable.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Successful experience negotiating with large multinational suppliers.
• Work experience in a multinational/multicultural/matrix environment.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and original solutions.
• Ability to operate proactively, anticipating possible problems, opportunities and challenges.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to distil, synthesize, and draw conclusions from large data sets.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in other languages is a must.
   

About Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
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