Regional Procurement Manager - Equipment

Ecolab • Saint Paul, MN

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

BEcolab has an opening for a Regional Procurement Manager on their NA Packaging and Equipment Procurement Team in St. Paul, MN. This role leads Equipment Team 2 (Filtration, 3rd Party, Test Kits & Supplier IP), Equipment Team 3 (Electronics, PCBAs, and Gateways), and Equipment Team 4 (Global High Tech & Flow Control categories). The Regional Category Manager will drive and execute sourcing strategy and process development for procurement of direct materials and equipment through strategic business relationships domestically. Collaborating with manufacturing, logistics, research & development, and business units, this leader will improve world-class sourcing to deliver total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, supplier innovation, and process improvements. The position involves owning procurement strategy for assigned categories, partnering with various internal teams and suppliers to achieve cost savings, strengthen supply security, and drive process improvements. It also includes institutionalizing process developments by integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams, and potentially driving process and compliance initiatives across all spend categories. The role leverages technical and management skills to achieve results through others and manages projects to meet business needs. Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, with annual sales of $15 billion and over 48,000 associates, delivering science-based solutions to advance food safety, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers worldwide. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office and allowing 2 days remote.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
• Eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees