Global Indirect Procurement Lead (20-30% Travel)

Ecolab, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement to shape and execute global strategies across Waste Management, Utilities, MRO, and related categories.

You will lead multi-regional teams, drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable savings. Reporting to the Global Procurement Senior Manager, you will develop multi-year roadmaps, run strategic sourcing initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of procurement experience, with significant indirect/global category exposure.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen and ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own global category strategies and multi-year value roadmaps for indirect procurement categories.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives including RFPs, e-auctions, competitive bidding, and complex negotiations.
• Deliver measurable value through cost savings, working capital improvements and total cost of ownership reductions.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and improved commercial models with stakeholders.
• Drive governance, performance metrics and SRM programs across regions to ensure value delivery.
• Leverage market intelligence and digital tools to drive category innovation and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Global category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analytics

Education

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

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager for Indirect Procurement to shape and execute global strategies across Waste Management, Utilities, MRO, and related categories.

You will lead multi-regional teams, drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable savings. Reporting to the Global Procurement Senior Manager, you will develop multi-year roadmaps, run strategic sourcing initiatives, and