GLOBAL TRAVEL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

As a key member of the Global Procurement organization, you will be responsible for supporting the strategy planning and sourcing of Ecolab’s global corporate travel program, overseeing an annual spend of over $200 million.
This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance, policy compliance, and traveler satisfaction, ensuring cost-effective and policy-aligned travel solutions that deliver value to Ecolab.
Your Mission Collaborate with Corporate and Procurement stakeholders to shape and execute a long-term global travel sourcing strategy that aligns with evolving business needs, market dynamics, and industry trends.
You will lead sourcing initiatives across travel categories (airlines, hotels, car rental, rail, TMCs and car fleet), ensuring robust supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What You Will Do Sourcing & Category Management Define sourcing strategies and lead procurement initiatives for travel categories, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Collaborate closely with category managers and regional procurement leads to ensuring alignment and execution of sourcing strategies.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key travel suppliers, ensuring alignment with Ecolab’s business objectives.
Establish and monitor supplier KPIs (cost, service, compliance), and lead corrective action plans as needed.
Drive demand management and user behavior improvements to enhance value delivery and cost efficiency.
Integrate sustainability and safety into travel sourcing practices, partnering with SH&E to ensure traveler well-being and crisis readiness.
Governance, Reporting & Communication Deliver regular reporting on cost savings, cost avoidance, and category KPIs.
Ensure effective communication and training for travelers on travel tools, policies, and sourcing updates.
Maintain governance models and dashboards to track supplier performance and sourcing outcomes.
Required Experience & Competencies University degree in Business, Procurement, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in global or regional business services procurement within a multinational environment.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
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Con un siglo de historia e innovación, Ecolab cuenta con ventas anuales de $15 mil millones y más de asociados.
Ecolab ofrece soluciones integrales basadas en evidencia científica, información basada en datos y un servicio de primer nivel para avanzar en la seguridad alimentaria, mantener los entornos limpios y seguros y optimizar el uso del agua y la energía.
Además de mejorar la eficiencia operativa y la sustentabilidad para los clientes en los mercados de alimentación, atención médica, ciencias biológicas, alojamiento e industria en más de 170 países en el mundo.
Cuando comience a trabajar en Ecolab, se enfrentará con algunos de los desafíos más significativos del mundo y tendrá la oportunidad de aprender y crecer, dar forma a su carrera, crear impacto y ver rápidamente la importancia de su trabajo.
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