Regional Procurement Manager - Equipment (Open to Relo)

Ecolab has an opening for a Regional Procurement Manager on our NA Packaging and Equipment Procurement Team in St. Paul, MN, leading our Equipment Team 2 – Filtration, 3rd Party, Test Kits & Supplier IP, Equipment Team 3 – Electronics and Electrons (Electronics, PCBAs, and Gateways), and Equipment Team 4 – Global High Tech & Flow Control categories.

The Regional Procurement Manager at Ecolab will drive and execute sourcing strategy and process development for procurement of direct materials, equipment through the development of strategic business relationships domestically. In collaboration with manufacturing, logistics, research & development and business units, this take-charge leader will lead the step change improvement of world class sourcing to deliver incremental total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, supplier innovation and process improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility role where your decisions directly improve cost, continuity of supply, and innovation, this is a great opportunity to grow your impact at a global leader. You will own procurement strategy for assigned categories and partner closely with manufacturing, quality, planning, logistics, and suppliers to deliver measurable total delivered cost savings, strengthen security of supply, and drive process improvements.

This role will effectively institutionalize process developments through integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams. May drive process and compliance initiatives across all spend categories. Leverages technical and management skills to achieve through others and manages projects/portfolio to meet business needs.

What You Will Do

• Identify, develop, and implement regional sourcing strategies that lower total delivered cost, reduce risk, and strengthen security of supply.
• Lead, coach, and provide feedback on the Total Delivered Cost sourcing process to build capability and mature practices across the regional team.
• Partner with Global Procurement teams worldwide to share updates, drive alignment on supplier/deal execution, and resolve local implementation challenges.
• Communicate category strategies, results, and performance metrics to leadership teams with clear recommendations and next steps.
• Develops contract strategies and effectively negotiates key commercial and supply positions to benefit Ecolab business requirements and goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends across assigned categories and translate insights into guidance that supports margin and top-line growth.
• Effectively implements strategic supplier strategies and initiatives to achieve maximum value at both a regional and global level.
• Own supplier-related escalations (e.g., new product introductions, tight raw materials, and accounts payable issues), driving fast resolution and strong stakeholder communication.
• Lead strategic projects that improve procurement processes, tools, and efficiencies—making it easier to deliver results at scale.
• Build and strengthen purchasing infrastructure with supply chain and functional partners to ensure availability at required quality and cost levels.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and cross-functional teams to elevate performance and build a high-performing culture.
• Interview, assess, and recommend top talent to strengthen the team.
  
  

Location Information:

• Hybrid Role (3 days onsite at St. Paul, MN or Naperville, IL)
• Open to Relocation
  
  

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, marketing, RDE, finance, or supply chain
• At least 3 years of experience with team leadership.
• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance or related field
• Experience in the chemical/petrochemicals industry
• 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
  
  

You will ENJOY and OUTPERFORM in this role if you:

• Enjoy striving to do your best and are never satisfied.
• Have the tenacity to see things through.
• Are comfortable creating and navigating healthy tension to drive differentiated results.
• Have a natural curiosity and are excited & enthused by new possibilities, including leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Have the ambition to develop new skills and take on new responsibilities.
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

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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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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