Job Overview:The Procurement Associate works with internal stakeholders and supports spend categories in their assigned area(s) of expertise. This position typically reports to a Procurement Representative or Manager. 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! Main Responsibilities: Work with internal stakeholders to gather requirements on purchasesObtains data from external and/or internal sources/analyzes data for completeness and accuracyManages all pricing for assigned purchased goods and services and analyzes all blocked invoices for cause and resolution.Takes appropriate and timely action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurringPlaces purchase orders for assigned purchased goods and servicesManagement of large data sets in ERP systems. May be required to handle confidential data relating to suppliers or business operationsEnsuring compliance with purchase-to-pay policies and procedures, including participation in compliance auditsOwnership and accountability to established KPIsBasic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business,
Finance or related fieldPreferred Qualifications: MBA in Business, Supply Chain Management or related fieldSystems aptitude, including, but not limited to Excel, Access, PowerPoint and ERP systems (SAP)Capability to gather and analyze dataStrong written and oral communication skillsAble to build solid relationships with internal associates and external suppliersEffectively manage time and prioritize tasksUnderstands the procurement business processAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience Range:3-6 YearsOur Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab 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, or disability.
📌 Associate Procurement Representative (Pune)
🏢 Ecolab
📍 Pune