Senior Procurement Specialist – Indirect Procurement

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist focused on indirect procurement to support its Supply Chain organization. The role will manage a major spend category, negotiate contracts, and collaborate daily with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high‑quality service and compliance with negotiated terms.

Key responsibilities

• Provide category support for a major indirect spend category, including compliance, systems, and process improvements.
• Negotiate, contract, and manage relationships with vendors, ensuring reliability and addressing any performance issues.
• Coordinate with planners, plant procurement associates, and other internal stakeholders to align deliveries with contract terms.
• Identify profitable suppliers, initiate partnerships, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Execute sourcing strategies, manage spend, and report functional metrics to improve effectiveness.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts, monitor service levels, and resolve quality complaints.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation in the required system and support financial reporting of savings projects.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in indirect procurement or category management.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to track metrics, assess risks, and develop control strategies.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing or facilities environment.

Required skills