Global Sourcing Lead at Ecolab

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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ChemicalsIndustries

Requirements

Minimum Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with strong commercial background and proven international working experience
Demonstrated history of teamwork and project management skills
Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others
Financial acumen and proficiency in executive communication
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents
Able to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds across multiple time zones
Minimum 20% travel requirements and flexible hours
Enjoy striving to do your best, never satisfied, tenacity to see things through, excited by new possibilities, challenging status quo, diverse views, imagination, curiosity, flexibility, focus, ambition to develop new skills, and robustly champion the right thing

Responsibilities

Deliver business results, develop, and execute global strategies for assigned chemical raw material sub-categories (spend portfolio $50-$100M globally), ensure continuity of supply, and minimize total cost of ownership to meet business needs
Develop global sourcing strategies and drive Go-to-Market events (RFP/E-auctions/Negotiations) to achieve cost savings, working capital improvement, and supply security
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and quality to create value
Support global strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement in category performance
Ensure security of supply by driving sole source breaks and contingency plans
Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and execution of projects and drive positive results against key business priorities
Engage with R&D and Procurement Business Partner teams to drive portfolio optimization and consolidation
Link knowledge of current market trends with supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for marketplace advantages and generate innovative ideas for competitive advantage
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines relating to the chemical category
Be a safety and ethical champion (lead by example)
Drive accountability and P&L impact to achieve OGSM/business objectives
Communicate and influence regional stakeholders to drive alignment to the subcategory plan and ensure execution of projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic SourcingRFPE-AuctionsNegotiationsContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementCost SavingsSupply SecurityContingency PlanningFinancial AcumenExecutive CommunicationMarket AnalysisProcurement Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Global Sourcing Lead role?

A minimum degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field is required, along with at least 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in raw material or direct purchasing with a strong commercial background and proven international working experience.

Is remote work an option for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the travel requirement for this role?

The role requires a minimum of 20% travel and flexible hours.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Global Sourcing Lead position?

Strong candidates demonstrate financial acumen, superior communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork and project management experience, tenacity, and the ability to challenge the status quo while working in multicultural environments.