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.