About this role
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.