Job 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, update, and validate outline agreements for direct categories, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement requirements
• Review and upload new material information into the system, supporting data quality and master data governance
• Review, issue, and follow up on purchase orders in the indirect category, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely processing
• Prepare, analyze, and provide the monthly cost roll report, identifying inconsistencies and supporting corrective actions when needed
• Identify blocked invoices, assess root causes, and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders to enable timely payment
• Review vendor setup requests, validate required supporting documentation, and ensure alignment with internal controls and compliance standards
• Manage, monitor, and analyze internal KPIs, supporting performance tracking and continuous improvement opportunities
• Project Support
• Support and contribute to data-related projects, including data cleansing, process improvement, and standardization initiatives
• Support procurement audits by preparing documentation, validating evidence, and following up on required actions
• Act as a point of contact for operational questions within assigned processes, providing guidance to less experienced team members when needed

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in master data, procurement, shared services, finance, supply chain operations, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; database knowledge is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in spoken and written English; Portuguese is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or additional coursework in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Supply Chain, or related fields
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems in a procurement or shared services environment
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, master data controls, purchase orders, invoice resolution, and vendor setup activities
• Power BI knowledge preferred

Attributes:

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt to new tools and processes, and identify improvement opportunities
• Solid understanding of Procure to Payment procedures, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor setup, invoice resolution, and payment flow
• Strong work ethic, high level of integrity, and attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities
• Analytical mindset and ability to support KPI tracking, issue resolution, and process follow-up