Overview

In this role you will support category and sourcing for direct materials with a strong focus on commercial topics like TDC, supplier strategies, negotiations, and contract management. You will collaborate with R&D;, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing and Sales to anticipate future sourcing needs and drive cost optimization. You’ll work within a European/general procurement network, contributing to local and regional initiatives and ERP-driven improvements. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with meaningful impact on supply continuity and cost efficiency.

Responsabilidades

- Support TDC sourcing processes and methodologies to optimize cost and create value
- Develop and execute sourcing and savings projects with pipeline, execution, validation and tracking
- Shape direct materials sourcing strategies including tail vendors to reduce cost and improve supply security
- Lead or assist in commercial negotiations and long-term supplier agreements
- Monitor supplier performance (cost, delivery, service level, risk) and trigger improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally on product development to forecast future sourcing needs




- Monitor supplier markets and trends; provide commercial recommendations to stakeholders
- Coordinate supplier qualification initiatives from a commercial perspective
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and ERP deployment
- Collaborate with European and global procurement teams to align strategies and share best practices
- Investigate and communicate supply risks or disruptions including force majeure
- Ensure continuity of supply for assigned categories
- Contribute to procurement and business financial targets
- Autonomy in leading supplier price and contract negotiations
- Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional procurement projects

Requisitos principales

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field OR High School Diploma with procurement experience
- Fluency in English and French (spoken and written)

- clear communication
- presentation skills
- negotiation skills
- ERP systems (SAP)
- commercial sourcing
- contract management

📌 Procurement Representative (French-speaking) – Barcelona Office
🏢 Ecolab
📍 Barcelona