Global Senior Sourcing Lead, Indirect Procurement

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

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Senior Sourcing Lead to independently plan and drive end-to-end indirect-spend initiatives across global regions.

In this role you will translate business needs, perform spend analyses, and lead RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contracts, and supplier transitions. You will collaborate across functions and time zones, deliver measurable savings and risk mitigation, monitor supplier performance, and guide teams through complex sourcing events using analytics, automation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• 3–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.
• Ability to analyse data, spend, and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans based on business requirements and spend analysis.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from RFIs to supplier selection.
• Negotiate terms, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive value tracking.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

Tools

Excel

Contract management systems

E-sourcing platforms

Automation/AI tools

Analytical software

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Senior Sourcing Lead to independently plan and drive end-to-end indirect-spend initiatives across global regions.

In this role you will translate business needs, perform spend analyses, and lead RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contracts, and supplier transitions. You will collaborate across functions and time zones, deliver measurable savings and risk mitigation, monitor supplier performance, and guide teams through complex sourcing events using analytics, automation,