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This role serves as a critical link between Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and to required specifications.\nOperating in a dynamic, project-driven environment, the Project Procurement Manager owns procurement delivery for assigned projects, driving cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.\nWhat you will do:\nLead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management.\n\nAlign procurement execution with project schedules, ensuring all critical milestones and long-lead items are delivered on time.\n\nAct as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams.\n\nPartner closely with Engineering to define technical specifications and evaluate supplier capabilities.\n\nCollaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with project timelines and deliverables.\n\nCoordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.\n\nOwn and manage project procurement budgets, monitoring spends and forecast accuracy.\n\nDrive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering initiatives.\n\nProactively identify and mitigate cost risks to protect project margins.\n\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting project requirements.\n\nManage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.\n\nResolve supplier issues and escalate risks as needed to ensure project continuity.\n\nIdentify supply chain and procurement risks early and implement mitigation strategies.\n\nMaintain visibility into procurement status, risks, and recovery plans.\n\nEnsure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and quality requirements.\n\nIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.\n\nCapture lessons learned and contribute to knowledge-sharing across projects.\n\nSupport supplier development and long-term capability building.\n\nMinimum Qualifications & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.\n\n7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably within industrial or engineered-to-order environments.\n\nDemonstrated experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.\n\nStrong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.\n\nProven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\nExperience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams.\n\nProficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nFluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.\n\nCareers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions\nHelp shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions -critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range:\n$95,000-$130,000 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\nEcolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.\nPotential Customer Requirements Notice\nTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:\n- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nEcolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. 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