.Ecolab is currently seeking a Procurement Representative (Temporary Position) to join our team in Barcelona, Spain and provide category support to the Equipment Category.Key Responsibilities:Manages day-to-day activities within designated supplier relationships for existing suppliers in their assigned categoriesManages service level and quality complaint resolution as required for existing supplier baseIdentifies, communicates, and supports process improvements for materials or services in assigned areas and with key stakeholders as requiredUses TDC sourcing processes and tools to effectively manage assigned sub-categoriesResponsible for execution and proposing sourcing strategies and savings projects within assigned sub-categoriesActs as second line of defense in expediting orders to ensure adherence to contracted delivery terms and investigates and resolves problems as requiredIdentifies alternate suppliers and/or alternate materials/processes and drives approval processOwns contract process for assigned category. Responsibility for ensuring contracts within the category are updated, accurate, and uploaded in the required contract systemResponsible for financial reporting of savings projects and headwinds. Manages the tight materials process to ensure security of supplySupport Ecolab's quality systems through engagement with suppliers to work toward successful corrective action resolution and continued qualityLeads savings projects, TDC sourcing process or other initiatives that supports achieving team goalsManages and leads the tail vendors and work on the consolidation projectsCollaborates with global sourcing teamsManages the Capex projects and maintain the systemSupport the team on the overdue invoices understanding the root couse and take actions to resolve them and avoid in the future.Education and Professional Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related fieldAcademic qualification in Sourcing and/or NegotiationAdvanced English level is a must; another European language is a plus3+ years of experience in International SourcingTechnical background and/or experience in manufacturing processes is preferredCompetencies:Procurement knowledge and strategic mindsetStrong problem solving and critical thinkingAdaptative negotiator with demonstrated experiences in different situationsTeam player with good interpersonal and communication skills that are critical in a team-driven, multi-functional environmentDemonstrated competitive drive, results oriented and passionate for achievementEcolab'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. Disability certificate will be an asset.#eu-liOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment