• Identifies, develops, and implements broader category sourcing strategies and savings projects for assigned spend area to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply.
• Leads sourcing process including spend analytics, market analyses, team workshops, should cost models, sourcing strategy development, supplier identification and development.
• Effectively communicates strategies, results, and metrics to leadership teams as required.
• Develops 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 spend area, including but not limit to supplier landscape, upstream and downstream market dynamics, etc. 
• Effectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives. Develops business relationships at multiple levels within supplier accounts to manage performance, quality improvement, productivity, and service level during sourcing stage.
• Develops, aligns, and drives strategic projects to improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies.
• Manages procurement work streams associated with growth strategies and acquisitions to meet corporate objectives.
• Implements purchasing infrastructure in conjunction with functions and supply chain to assure availability at required quality & cost levels.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement.
• 3+ years of experience in global sourcing from low-cost markets.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business or Finance.
• 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.