Associate Procurement Representative

Description

Summary: This role supports key procurement operations and shared services activities, focusing on operational support and project assistance within the Global Business Services team. Highlights: 1. Support procurement operations and shared services 2. Engage in data-related projects and process improvements 3. Opportunity to apply technical knowledge in a dynamic environment **Ecolab** is seeking a Procurement Operations Associate to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This role will be based in our Buenos Aires office and will support key procurement operations and shared services activities across the organization. **Responsabilities**: * Operational Support * Create and update outline agreements for direct categories * Upload new material information into the system * Reviewing and issuing purchase orders in the Indirect category and ensuring completeness and accuracy * Prepare and provide the monthly cost roll report * Identify blocked invoices and coordinate resolution to enable timely payment * Reviewing all requests for vendor setup and confirming that all required supporting documentation has been obtained. * Manage and monitor internal KPIs * Project Support * Support data\-related projects, including data cleansing and process improvement initiatives * Supporting audits in Procurement **Basic Qualifications:** * A minimum of 1 year of transactional experience in master data, procurement, shared services, finance, supply chain operations, or related field * Bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; students close to graduation may also be considered * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; database knowledge is a plus. * Intermediate proficiency in spoken and written English; Portuguese is a plus **Preferred Qualifications:** * Advanced degrees in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or Finance * Experience in SAP or other ERP systems in a procurement or shared services environment * Technical learning – effectively applies technical knowledge and skill in a technical area and keeps informed about relevant cutting\-edge technology * Power BI knowledge preferred. **Attributes:** * Demonstrated skills in clear communication and good presentation skills * Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes * Understanding of Procure to Payment procedures, including purchase requisition, purchase order, and payment * Strong work ethic and high level of integrity * Good organizational and time management skills **Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia** Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.