Procurement Representative (French-speaking) – Barcelona Office

Ecolab, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Barcelona (ES) is seeking a Procurement Representative (French-speaking) to support direct materials category and sourcing activities within the Equipment Manufacturing Procurement Team. This role emphasizes Total Delivered Cost, supplier strategies, negotiations, and contract management in an international environment.

You will collaborate across functions such as R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Sales; contribute to cost optimization, risk management, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with procurement experience.
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written).
• Experience in strategic or operational procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support TDC sourcing processes and cost optimization.
• Develop and execute sourcing and savings projects.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.

Skills

English fluency

French fluency

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

High School Diploma + 2 years procurement experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About The Job

Ecolab has an opening for a Procurement Representative (French-speaking) within the Equipment Manufacturing Procurement Team, based in Barcelona (ES). This role is well suited for a commercial‑minded procurement professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, international environment and engaging in strategic sourcing activities rather than daily on‑site operations.

Job Overview

The Procurement Representative will support category and sourcing activities for direct materials, with a strong focus on commercial topics such as Total Delivered Cost (TDC), supplier strategies, negotiations, and contract management. The role contributes to procurement initiatives at local, regional and reports to the Procurement Manager. High performers can expect career progression opportunities within Ecolab Procurement or broader Supply Chain leadership roles.

What You Will Do

• Support and deploy Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing processes, tools, and methodologies to drive cost optimization and value creation
• Develop, manage, and execute sourcing and savings projects, including pipeline development, project execution, financial validation, and performance tracking
• Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials, including tail vendors, to reduce total cost while improving supply security
• Lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, contracts, and long‑term agreements
• Manage and monitor supplier performance, including cost, delivery reliability, service level, and risk exposure
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Sales during new product and machine developments to anticipate future sourcing needs
• Monitor supplier markets and industry trends, assess risks and opportunities, and provide commercial recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Lead or coordinate alternative supplier qualification initiatives from a commercial perspective
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement to enhance efficiency, transparency, and results
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes, including ERP (SAP) deployment activities
• Collaborate effectively with Ecolab’s European and global procurement teams to align strategies and share best practices
• Investigate, coordinate, and resolve supply risks or disruptions, including force majeure situations, with clear stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Autonomy

• Ensure continuity of supply for assigned categories
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery performance for purchased components
• Contribute to achieving procurement and business financial targets

Autonomy

• Lead supplier price and commercial negotiations
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts
• Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions
• Lead or contribute to cross‑functional procurement projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field OR High School Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant procurement experience
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in strategic or operational procurement, preferably with direct materials
• Exposure to equipment manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills
• Clear communication and presentation abilities
• Result‑driven mindset with strong accountability and ownership
• Experience with ERP systems

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia

Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religion, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.