NPI Procurement Specialist at Ecolab in Calgary, AB

Job description

Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, a global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling technology for data centers, supercomputers, and high-performance computing environments. As an NPI Procurement Specialist , you will be the primary procurement contact for New Product Introduction projects, helping ensure material readiness from prototype through mass production. You will manage procurement performance across budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements while coordinating closely with engineering, strategic sourcing, suppliers, and project teams. What’s in it For You Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account . RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution. Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown. $1,000 annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth. Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment. Work in a hybrid environment. What You Will Do Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for NPI projects, with accountability for overall project procurement performance and success. Ensure material readiness for the complete NPI Bill of Materials across Engineering Validation Testing, Design Validation Testing, and Production Validation Testing phases. Expedite material deliveries to support project schedules and key milestones. Coordinate project material design changes across engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to mitigate delays and maintain project momentum. Develop, maintain, and analyze pricing spreadsheets to track project costs, monitor budget adherence, and provide financial visibility to the core project team. Delegate strategic sourcing activities, including requests for quotation, formal pricing negotiations, and supplier relationship management, to the Strategic Sourcing team while ensuring deliverables align with project schedules. Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle for materials, tooling, and non-recurring engineering, including confirming receipt, resolving Accounts Payable issues, and maintaining material item master data. Participate in NPI core-team activities, build strong cross-functional relationships, and reinforce project-level objectives. Minimum Qualifications 3 to 5 years of experience in NPI procurement or an equivalent project-focused procurement role. 3 to 5 years of project or program management experience in the data centre, technology, or a related industry. Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English. Ability to read and interpret part drawings, technical specifications, and design changes. Preferred Qualifications Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. Supply Chain Management Professional certification or Project Management Professional certification. Experience managing comprehensive project procurement activities and driving cross-functional alignment. Experience facilitating procurement activities while tracking overall project performance. Strong problem-solving skills and the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, design iterations, and evolving priorities. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to collaborate across multiple teams, delegate effectively, and influence without direct authority. Ability to prioritize tasks, expedite deliverables, and maintain commitments in a fast-paced project environment. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Critical-thinking and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to learn quickly and question information logically. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for th