Descripción de la oferta
Ecolab is seeking an Associate Procurement Manager for our Procurement Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.¿Tiene las siguientes habilidades, experiencia e impulso para tener éxito en este puesto? Descúbralo a continuación.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 global 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 international sourcing and procurement experience, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environmentsStrong expertise in procurement best practices, including Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and Contract ManagementExcellent negotiation, supplier management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsAdaptable and resilient professional, able to navigate dynamic environments and negotiate effectively across diverse situations and culturesCollaborative team player with a results-driven mindsetFluent English required; an additional European language is a plusAbout Ecolab: At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites.Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world.We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Ecolab's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what's right. Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history. xqysrnh Join Ecolab and help us protect what's vital. #li-eu SummaryLocation: ESPBarcelonaSant Joan DespiType: Full time
