Ecolab is seeking a Procurement Operations Associate to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in Procurement and Shared Services while supporting critical operational processes, data initiatives, and continuous improvement projects across a global organization.
You will collaborate with procurement professionals, finance teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to global procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Operational Support
- Create and maintain outline agreements for direct procurement categories.
- Review and issue purchase orders for indirect spend categories, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Support vendor onboarding processes, validating documentation and ensuring compliance with internal requirements.
- Identify and resolve blocked invoices in partnership with internal stakeholders to enable timely payments.
- Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and day-to-day procurement operations activities.
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain and update material master data and procurement information within ERP systems.
- Prepare and distribute monthly cost roll reports.
- Monitor, maintain, and report internal procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
- Ensure data accuracy and support data governance initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Participate in data cleansing and process improvement initiatives.
- Support procurement-related audits and compliance activities.
- Contribute to projects focused on operational efficiency and process standardization.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in procurement, shared services, finance, supply chain operations, master data, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Intermediate English proficiency, both written and verbal.
- Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
- Exposure to procurement, shared services, finance, or supply chain environments.
- Knowledge of Power BI or other reporting and analytics tools.
- Interest in process improvement, data analysis, and operational excellence.
Key Success Factors
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes.
- Understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to global procurement and shared services operations.
- Opportunities to participate in process improvement and data-driven initiatives.
- Development of analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Career growth opportunities within Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Shared Services.