*6+ month contract, potential for extension or permanent

This is the pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position $20.23/hour - $22.97hour

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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

Job Overview:

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 Representative 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!

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 accuracy

• Manages all pricing for assigned purchased goods and services and analyzes all blocked invoices for cause and resolution.

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

• Immigration Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

• Understands the procurement business process

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment