Associate Procurement Specialist
Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for hospitality, institutional and industrial markets, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience of trending operations in the markets relating to all aspects of our logistics and supply chain division.
What’s in it for you:
- Gain practical experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
What you will do:
- Facilitate in the full cycle of procurement processes including conducting RFQ , price updates to ERP system and ensuring payment process to vendors
- Support the Directs procurement team in keeping accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct data gathering exercises (review supplier transactions and spend).
- Support in the Vendor Registration/Update Process and Vendor Credit form applications
- Update all certificates for Suppliers that have expired/will expire
- Update all overdue Proprietary Information Agreements for Suppliers
Position Details:
Job Title: Associate Procurement Specialist
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Company: Nalco Water, Ecolab
Work schedule: Full time, 40 hours a week, 5 days a week
Qualifications:
- Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 6 months experience in procurement or administrative role
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Presentation skills necessary to professionally represent to the supplier.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, interact professionally with a diverse group of managers, and subject matter experts.