Procurement Trainee: SAP & Strategic Sourcing in Barcelona

ecolab; España; On-site; PHP 1,309,000 - 1,745,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Mentorship

SAP training

Job summary

Ecolab invites you to join our European Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Barcelona as an Associate Procurement Trainee. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, operations, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting sourcing projects from analysis to implementation.

You will learn SAP, procurement tools, and spend data analysis, with a focus on building leadership skills through project presentations and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Industrial Engineering or Economics; Master's in Procurement or Supply Chain is a plus.
• Strong command of English (spoken & written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; VBA/Access a plus.
• Familiar with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a cross-functional, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Sourcing Projects – Work on real sourcing initiatives from start to finish; Analyze spend and market data to identify opportunities; Align with stakeholders to validate needs; Participate in project implementation and capture results; Manage one or more projects depending on scope.
• Operational & Administrative Activities – Execute daily procurement activities such as price checks, blocked invoice resolution, and validating supplier quotations; Request and compare new supplier prices to current spend; Build portfolio knowledge to progressively take on more strategic tasks; Interact directly with suppliers to request quotes and support negotiation preparation; Strengthen communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Industrial engineering or Economics

Master's in Procurement or Supply Chain (plus)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

VBA

Access

Job description

Ecolab invites you to join our European Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Barcelona as an Associate Procurement Trainee. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, operations, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting sourcing projects from analysis to implementation.

You will learn SAP, procurement tools, and spend data analysis, with a focus on building leadership skills through project presentations and mentorship.