Global Raw Materials Sourcing Lead — Hybrid Role

Ecolab, Inc.; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Procurement Category Manager - Raw Materials to own a global sub-category portfolio valued at $50–$100 million. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFPs and negotiations, and partner across regions to maximize savings and supply continuity.

You will collaborate with suppliers, R&D, and regional teams to optimize pricing, quality, and risk management while driving strategic initiatives and portfolio consolidation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Engineering, Chemistry) required.
• 5 years of purchasing experience required.
• Experience in raw materials or direct procurement preferred.
• Strong project-management, teamwork, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen and ability to communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Own a global chemical raw-material sub-category spend portfolio of $50-$100 million.
• Develop global sourcing strategies and lead go-to-market events (RFPs, e-auctions, negotiations).
• Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize pricing and quality.
• Strengthen supply security with contingency plans and risk-mitigation actions.
• Support global strategic initiatives and cross-region collaboration.
• Collaborate with regional teams to align messaging and deliver priorities across time zones.
• Drive portfolio optimization with R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams.
• Identify marketplace advantages from market trends to create value.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Teamwork

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Global Procurement Category Manager - Raw Materials to own a global sub-category portfolio valued at $50–$100 million. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFPs and negotiations, and partner across regions to maximize savings and supply continuity.

You will collaborate with suppliers, R&D, and regional teams to optimize pricing, quality, and risk management while driving strategic initiatives and portfolio consolidation.