Associate Procurement Specialist

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.