What You Will Do:
- Identifies, develops, and implements global and regional sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply.
- Provides leadership, coaching and feedback on the sourcing process to build capability and mature practices across the country team
- Participates in global/regional calls with procurement resources around the world to communicate global strategy, and ensure regional implementation and local execution.
- Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required.
- Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions for to the benefit of Ecolab business requirements and goals.
- Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business units in order to support margin and top line growth.
- Effectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives to achieve maximum value at both a regional and global level.
- Develops, aligns, and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies
- Implements purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure availability at required quality & costs levels
- Leads cross functional teams to ensure strong performance and build high performing teams
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related discipline, chemistry, or related business degree plus broad experience in procurement or supply chain and managerial role.
- Seven or more years of work experience.
- Proficient in English (spoken & written)
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance or related field
- Experience in the chemical/petrochemicals industry
- Experience in Logistics Procurement or Supply Chain Operations
- Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
- Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
- Demonstrated skills in clear communication and presentation
- Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
Ecolab