Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, operating in more than 170 countries with over 48,000 associates worldwide. Our purpose is to help ensure food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability.

We operate across multiple strategic areas: Food & Beverage, Institutional, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Industrial, Pest Elimination, Quick Service Restaurants, EcoSure, and Food Retail Services, delivering comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service.

With more than a century of innovation, Ecolab combines science, technology, and expertise to address our customers’ most critical challenges, contributing to public health, sustainability, and business growth globally.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in the role of Global Equipment Procurement Manager - Low Cost Market Sourcing Program Lead on the Global Procurement Team, based in Santa Fe, Estado de México.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

In this role, you will lead the LCMS procurement strategy and team, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and supplier partnerships that align with global objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

Driving go-to-market activities such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.

Identifying and evaluating suitable suppliers, including conducting in-person visits.

Collaborating with the global category team to define LCMS strategies.

Managing and developing the LCMS team in Mexico, fostering growth and performance.

Coaching and mentoring team members to build capabilities and expertise.

Leading negotiations with selected suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, with at least 5 years in sourcing.

Advanced English proficiency.

Strong leadership and team management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in low-cost country material sourcing.

Background in sourcing materials for appliances, automotive, or other equipment industries.

Strong influencing and collaboration skills.

Aptitude for decision-making and working with numbers.

Proven experience leading teams and developing talent.

Position Details

Location: Santa Fe, Estado de México

Working Hours: Full-time

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% (Mexico and USA)

Residence: Candidate should live near Santa Fe

What We Offer:

A solid long-term career path with competitive benefits and executive development programs designed to refine your leadership, within an inclusive, results-driven culture that provides autonomy and strategic influence at the regional level.

The support of an organization that values inclusion and diverse perspectives to achieve our best.

Access to training programs and our learning platform, where you can develop technical skills, enhance your proficiency with digital tools, and learn new languages — all designed to support your professional success.

The ability to plan and manage your schedule in an independent and flexible work environment.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize a talent-first philosophy, building diverse and highly skilled teams to deliver excellence across nearly three million customer locations. With over a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates provide comprehensive science-based solutions, evidence-driven insights, and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability across the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries.

Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact worldwide. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a continuous learning mindset, seeking new perspectives and innovative ideas to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.