Ecolab is seeking an Associate Procurement Manager for our Procurement Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. If you are looking for new challenges in a very dynamic, truly international environment, you will enjoy belonging to the group. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a highly recognized general company, offering competitive compensation in addition to a self-directed career journey.The selected candidate will design, own and deploy the Sourcing Strategy for main product categories for Ovivo at a Global level, aiming to ensure supply at the best possible TCO.The role is in Barcelona, and reports to the Ovivo Commercial Project Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesActs as business owner for your categories autonomously defining and executing sourcing strategies. Goals: improve reliability, get competitive pricing, seek technical and commercial opportunities, reduce complexity, shorten lead times. You are responsible for directly leading negotiations with suppliers.Applies, as sourcing methodology, the Total Delivered Cost (TDC) process and tools, from definition to implementation,



to build and reinforce a best-in-class supply that meets the company goals.Leads saving projects to support growth and improve project cost base . Collaborates across Project Management, Operations, Engineering and Business to ensure action plans and project milestones are met.Develops Supply Assurance, business continuity plans and risk assessments. Investigates, develops, and drives actions to remedy supply disruptions and constraints. Effectively communicates updates to internal stakeholders.Builds and maintains expert knowledge of respective categories, competition, and innovations. Jointly works with stakeholders to address questions and needs surrounding suppliers, markets, materials, and services.Your profile :Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related fieldFormal qualification in Sourcing, Procurement, and/or Negotiation is preferred8+ years of int

📌 Associate Procurement Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Ecolab
📍 Barcelona