Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist, External Mfg

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work / life effectiveness.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining effective supply, cost, quality and service for Contract Manufacturers in the North America Division. You will develop and implement strategies for sourcing Contract Manufacturers, resolving service / quality issues and driving savings opportunities.

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for Procurement Key Performance Indicators and strong collaboration with key cross functional business partners
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms, pricing, and conditions
• Analyse procurement data, market trends, and pricing conditions to support decision-making
• Assist with the development, negotiation, and implementation of contract agreements with Contract Manufacturers
• Implementing outstanding strategies and maintaining relationships and alliances with current suppliers so that they are in tune with developments and directions in Colgate business units
• Identifying, developing, and leading strategic business relationships, internally and externally, to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies & project implementation to meet business requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers, technical and other functional groups as well as CMS, Technology, Marketing and Finance functions to implement Procurement policies, resolve issues, align service and financial strategies
• Leads continuous improvement programs with suppliers including savings projects
• Support the Supplier Relationship Management program by completing a Holistic Risk Assessment and audits on contract manufacturers
• Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to proactively mitigate possible service and / or quality issues

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $83,200.00 - $117,500.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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