ppWe are looking for trainees for our European Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Barcelona, we would like to invite you to participate in our selection process for the Procurement Team. /ppAs a bProcurement Associate Trainee /b, you will step into a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that blends bstrategic sourcing /b, boperational excellence /b, and bcross-functional collaboration /b. You will support bglobal /b sourcing projects from analysis to implementation, engage directly with vendors, and learn how procurement drives value across the business. /ph3Why Join Us – What’s In It For You /h3ulliActive participation in real sourcing projects from Day 1. /liliBuild leadership visibility through regular project presentation sessions. /liliClose mentorship and continuous feedback from experienced managers. /liliTraining certifications on SAP, procurement tools, and supplier relationship techniques. /liliA supportive environment where your ideas matter and your growth is our priority. /li /ulh3What You Will Do /h3ulliSupport General Strategic Sourcing Projects /liliWork on real sourcing initiatives from start to finish. /liliAnalyze spend and market data to identify opportunities and support decision-making. /liliAlign with internal stakeholders to validate needs and ensure project success. /liliParticipate in project implementation and follow-through to capture results. /liliManage one or more projects depending on scope, timelines, and complexity. /liliOperational Administrative Activities /liliExecute daily procurement activities such as contacting to suppliers, running RFI and RFP, preparing bid summaries, and validating supplier quotations. /liliRequest and compare new supplier prices to current spend.



/liliBuild portfolio knowledge to progressively take on more strategic tasks. /liliInteract directly with suppliers to request quotes, clarify details, and support negotiation preparation. /liliStrengthen your communication and stakeholder management capabilities. /li /ulh3What You’ll Learn /h3ulliStrategic sourcing methodologies /liliSupplier engagement and negotiation techniques /liliSAP and other procurement digital tools /liliSpend data analysis (Excel, reporting tools) /liliProcurement best practices, processes, and governance /liliNavigating multicultural and cross-functional environments /li /ulh3You are the ideal candidate for this role, if you /h3ulliCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, or related fields), Economics, or a Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. /liliUse Microsoft Office, especially Excel confidently (complex formulas, pivoting, etc.), Access knowledge is a strong plus /liliHave a strong command of English and Spanish language (spoken written) /liliHave a strong sense of responsibility, customer-oriented mindset, and you have no problems to meet strict deadlines /liliHave the ambition to “walk that extra mile”, and open for intellectual challenges /liliBeing familiar with ERP systems (SAP), macros (VBA),



data visualization tools (PowerBI) /liliTeam spirit and great collaboration skills. /liliStrong analytical and influencing skills. /liliAbility to work in complex and international environments. /liliAre willing to work with us from 6 to 12 months. /liliThis position is to start in August 2026 based in Barcelona /li /ulh3What Ecolab Offers To You In This Role /h3ulliCompetitive trainee salary. /liliFlexible, pre-agreed work-time, respecting your other duties at the university. /liliYou will have opportunity to be in contact with various roles within the Supply Chain, have end to end visibility on main value streams. /liliYou will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills and get to know different ERP systems. /liliOpportunities for development and career growth within the team /li /ulh3Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia /h3pEcolab 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, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Procurement Trainee - Global Equipment (Barcelona)
🏢 Ecolab
📍 Barcelona