Procurement Manager - Contract Manufacturing
Core
Sourcing and supplier management for chemical contract manufacturing and tolling partners to ensure security of supply and optimize total delivered cost.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Contract Manufacturing)
Builds
Commercial supply agreements, sourcing strategies, and optimized contract manufacturing portfolios for Ecolab's Institutional and Industrial portfolio.
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Petrochemicals / Contract Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> commercial supply agreements and cost optimization
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, RFx event leadership, contract negotiation, cost modeling, supplier performance management, make-where decision analysis, regulatory compliance knowledge, eProcurement tool usage
Preferred skills
Chemical/petrochemical industry experience, regulated product management (DIN/EPA/FDA), dual sourcing strategy execution, supplier transition management, complex problem solving in ambiguous environments
Technologies
GEP, Power BI, Cirtuo
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies to reduce total delivered cost and mitigate supply risk; Lead RFx events and cost modeling for chemical categories; Negotiate and execute commercial supply agreements; Optimize contract manufacturing portfolio including make-where decisions; Drive cost savings initiatives across raw materials and conversion costs; Monitor supplier service and quality, leading corrective actions when needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC