We are looking for trainees for our European Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Barcelona, we would like to invite you to participate in our selection process for the Procurement Team.As a Associate Procurement Trainee, you will step into a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that blends strategic sourcing, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. You will support sourcing projects from analysis to implementation, engage directly with vendors, and learn how procurement drives value across the business.Why Join Us – What’s in It for You<ul><li>Active participation in real sourcing projects from Day 1.</li><li>Build leadership visibility through regular project presentation sessions.</li><li>Close mentorship and continuous feedback from experienced managers.</li><li>Training certifications on SAP, procurement tools, and supplier relationship techniques.</li><li>A supportive environment where your ideas matter and your growth is our priority.</li></ul>What you will do: 1. Support Strategic Sourcing Projects<ul><li>Work on real sourcing initiatives from start to finish.</li><li>Analyze spend and market data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.</li><li>Align with internal stakeholders to validate needs and ensure project success.</li><li>Participate in project implementation and follow-through to capture results.</li><li>Manage one or more projects depending on scope, timelines, and complexity.</li></ul>2. Operational & Administrative Activities<ul><li>Execute daily procurement activities such as price checks, blocked invoice resolution, and validating supplier quotations.</li><li>Request and compare new supplier prices to current spend.</li><li>Build portfolio knowledge to progressively take on more strategic tasks.</li><li>Interact directly with suppliers to request quotes, clarify details, and support negotiation preparation.</li><li>Strengthen your communication and stakeholder management capabilities.</li></ul>What You’ll LearnYou will receive structured guidance, feedback, and hands-on experience in:<ul><li>Strategic sourcing methodologies</li><li>Supplier engagement and negotiation techniques</li><li>SAP and other procurement digital tools</li><li>Spend data analysis (Excel, reporting tools)</li><li>Procurement best practices, processes, and governance</li><li>Navigating multicultural and cross-functional environments</li></ul>You are the ideal candidate for this role, if you:<ul><li>Are currently studying / just finished studies on Industrial engineering or Economics. Master’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain related studies is a plus.</li><li>Have a strong command of English language (spoken & written)</li><li>Use Microsoft Office, especially Excel confidently (complex formulas, pivoting, etc.), Access knowledge is a strong plus</li><li>Have a strong sense of responsibility, customer-oriented mindset, and you have no problems to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Have the ambition to “walk that extra mile”, and open for intellectual challenges</li><li>Being familiar with ERP systems (SAP), macros (VBA), data visualization tools (PowerBI)</li><li>Team spirit and great collaboration skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and influencing skills.</li><li>Ability to work in complex and international environments.</li><li>Are willing to work with us from 6 to 12 months.</li><li>This position is to start in November/December 2026, based in Barcelona</li></ul>What Ecolab offers to you in this role:<ul><li>Competitive trainee salary.</li><li>Flexible, pre-agreed work-time, respecting your other duties at the university.</li><li>You will have opportunity to be in contact with various roles within the Supply Chain, have end to end visibility on main value streams.</li><li>You will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills and get to know different ERP systems.</li><li>Opportunities for development and career growth within the team</li></ul>#li-eu

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