Procurement Specialist

Ecolab Company has an opening for a Procurement Specialist in our Global Procurement Team located in St. Paul, MN.   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.

The Procurement Specialist 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!

What’s in it For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

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What You Will Do

• Manage master data related to assigned purchased goods and services and execute department procedures and develop ways to automate transaction activity
• Obtains data from external and/or internal sources/analyzes data for completeness and ac-curacy
• Takes appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurring
• Places purchase orders for assigned purchased goods and services
• Data entry into a database or ERP system. May be required to handle confidential data relating to suppliers or business operations
• Manages all pricing and blocked invoices for assigned purchased goods and services

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• 1 year of professional experience
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 2 years of professional experience
• 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 time and prioritize tasks
• Work within a process and recommend solutions to rectify inefficiencies
• Strong ability to problem-solve and exhibit critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Plans to start, or progress toward an advanced degree in business, finance or a related area Understands the procurement business process

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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