Global Fleet Procurement Strategist

Ecolab, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 225,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement Fleet to lead global category strategies and multiyear value roadmaps.

You will partner with regional teams, senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements while ensuring supply continuity. The role requires strong negotiation, SRM, analytics and executive communication skills, with up to 20–30% international travel and the ability to operate in a global, matrixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7–10 years of Procurement experience, with significant Indirect Procurement and global or multi-regional scope.
• Strong commercial background with SRM experience and track record in delivering value.
• Proven leadership, project management and ability to influence across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies and multi-year value roadmaps for Indirect Procurement Fleet.
• Lead global negotiations, RFPs and complex commercial terms with senior supplier executives.
• Monitor supplier performance and establish SRM models with governance.
• Drive cost savings, working capital improvements and total cost of ownership reductions.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams, Finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Foster innovation, risk management and compliance across the category.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Global category management

Negotiations

Supplier management

Analytics

Executive stakeholder influence

SRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related

Tools

Analytics tools

AI procurement tools

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement Fleet to lead global category strategies and multiyear value roadmaps.

You will partner with regional teams, senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements while ensuring supply continuity. The role requires strong negotiation, SRM, analytics and executive communication skills, with up to 20–30% international travel and the ability to operate in a global, matrixed