Sr. Procurement Representative - Chemicals

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Job Summary: Ecolab seeks a Sr. Procurement Representative to support business divisions in Production Procurement (direct materials) and ensure operational continuity. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for negotiation and selection of direct material suppliers 2. Continuous support to internal customers and process tracking 3. Leadership in supplier bidding processes **Ecolab** is seeking a **Sr. Procurement Representative**, who will be responsible for supporting various business divisions and functional areas regarding **Production Procurement \- direct materials**, with the objective of ensuring the Company’s operational continuity. This position will be based in **Buenos Aires** (Argentina) or **Bogotá** (Colombia) **Key Responsibilities:** * Responsible for negotiation and supplier selection for Production Procurement – direct materials * Responsible for generating market reports: savings projects, project tracking, expenses (direct), among others. * Continuous support to internal customers (commercial areas, Planning, plant manufacturing, and regional Procurement Category Managers) regarding their market needs and inquiries related to Production Procurement – direct materials. * Tracking of supplier onboarding processes. * Monitoring of departmental processes, seeking to implement improvements aligned with customer needs to achieve desired results and departmental objectives. * Commitment to the Quality Management System, ensuring customer satisfaction; with continuous improvement of this System as a permanent objective. * Consistent adherence to Company-established procedures and programs to ensure safe operations in accordance with the Responsible Care Program. * This role holds responsibility for raw material spend categories and must ensure optimal supply sourcing. * May lead supplier bidding processes. **Location:** Buenos Aires or Bogotá **Scope:** LA South, Central America \& The Caribbean **Reports to:** Sr. Procurement Manager LASC **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or related fields. * 5 years of experience in procurement. * Experience in negotiation, bidding, or procurement strategy for chemicals such as caustic soda, hypochlorites, etc. * Advanced English language proficiency * Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of SAP (Desirable) **Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion \& Belonging** Ecolab 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.