Global CAPEX & Indirect Procurement Leader

Ecolab, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement CAPEX to develop and execute global category strategies across CAPEX spend, including equipment and services, driving $350M-$500M annual value.

You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with suppliers, optimize total cost of ownership, manage risks, and align category programs with business priorities while delivering measurable savings and working capital improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Experience leading strategic category plans and multi-regional/global spend.
• Proven track record in indirect procurement and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own global category strategies and multi-year value roadmaps for assigned Indirect Procurement categories.
• Translate requirements, spend analytics and supplier capabilities into clear strategies with measurable objectives.
• Lead go-to-market and strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs and complex negotiations.
• Deliver value through cost savings, working capital improvements and total cost of ownership reductions.
• Establish SRM models and monitor supplier performance and risks.
• Drive category governance, KPI tracking and reporting of value delivery.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

AI Procurement Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Finance

Tools

SRM tools

Excel

Data Analytics

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement CAPEX to develop and execute global category strategies across CAPEX spend, including equipment and services, driving $350M-$500M annual value.

You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with suppliers, optimize total cost of ownership, manage risks, and align category programs with business priorities while delivering measurable savings and working capital improvements.