- Location
- ARG-Buenos Aires Office Avenida Córdoba 111, Argentina
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Skills
ExcelSAPPower BIERPProcurement
