Procurement Representative (French-speaking) – Barcelona

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a French‑speaking Procurement Representative to join its Equipment Manufacturing Procurement Team in Barcelona. The role focuses on strategic sourcing of direct materials, cost optimisation through Total Delivered Cost (TDC) methodologies, and commercial negotiations with suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Support and deploy TDC sourcing processes, tools and methodologies to drive cost optimisation.
• Develop, manage and execute sourcing and savings projects, including pipeline development and financial validation.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies for direct‑material suppliers, including tail‑vendor management.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations, pricing agreements and long‑term contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery reliability, service level and risk exposure.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing and Sales on new product and machine developments.
• Track supplier market trends, assess risks and provide commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate alternative supplier qualification initiatives from a commercial perspective.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives and support ERP (SAP) deployment activities.
• Work with European and global procurement teams to align strategies and share best practices.
• Investigate and resolve supply risks or disruptions, including force‑majeure events.

Required profile

• Commercial‑minded procurement professional with a strategic sourcing focus.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluent in French and proficient in English.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to develop a long‑term career within a global organisation.

Required skills

• SAP