Global Indirect Procurement Strategy Leader

(CHL) Ecolab; Spain; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement Supply Chain to lead global category strategies across indirect spend, including Waste Management, Utilities, MRO, and more, with a focus on cost optimization and working capital improvement.

You will guide geographically dispersed teams, influence senior stakeholders, and build strategic supplier relationships to deliver category objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own global category strategies and multi-year value roadmaps for Indirect Procurement.
• Translate business requirements, spend analytics, market intelligence and supplier capabilities into clear category strategies and objectives.
• Lead global go-to-market and strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, e-auctions, negotiations).
• Deliver measurable value through cost savings, working capital improvement, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Establish SRM models, monitor supplier performance and manage category risk with continuity plans.
• Drive category governance, KPI tracking and value reporting with Global/Corporate Finance.
• Partner with executives and regional stakeholders to align category strategies with business priorities.

Skills

Strategic category management

Strategic supplier management

Negotiations & vendor management

Risk management & compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analytics & market intelligence

Digital tools & analytics

AI-enabled procurement

Tools

AI-enabled procurement

Analytics tools

Digital procurement tools

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement Supply Chain to lead global category strategies across indirect spend, including Waste Management, Utilities, MRO, and more, with a focus on cost optimization and working capital improvement.

You will guide geographically dispersed teams, influence senior stakeholders, and build strategic supplier relationships to deliver category objectives.