Global Category Manager - Marketing Agency Procurement
Ecolab
Naperville, IL · $108k–$162k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
Ecolab is seeking a Global Category Manager, Marketing Agency Procurement to join our Global Indirect Procurement organization in St. Paul, Minnesota. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Marketing, Travel & Fleet Procurement, you will own category management for global...