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Procurement Specialist- External Mfg (Piscataway, NJ, US) Full Time
No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 158999 – Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
This role will lead in ensuring supply, cost, quality and service for Contract Manufacturers in the North America Division. He/She will develop and implement strategies for sourcing Contract Manufacturers, resolving service/quality issues and driving savings opportunities.
Responsibilities:
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Accountable for Procurement Key Performance Indicators and strong collaboration with key cross functional business partners.
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Responsible for the development, negotiation, and implementation of contract agreements with Contract Manufacturers.
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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.
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Identifying, developing, and leading strategic business relationships, internally and externally, to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies & project implementation to meet business requirements.
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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.
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Leads continuous improvement programs with suppliers including savings projects
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Support the Supplier Relationship Management program by completing a Holistic Risk Assessment and audits on contract manufacturers.
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Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives.
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Maintain strong supplier relationships to proactively mitigate possible service and/or quality issues.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or comparable field
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Minimum of 5 years of Procurement or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM, CPIM, or Project Management)
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Be a highly capable negotiator able to handle significant amounts of ambiguity and negotiating conditions
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Advanced contract negotiation skills and strategic cost analysis fields as it relates to the industry and the ability to evaluate the competitiveness for the particular commodity
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Practical experience with core procurement skills, such as market analysis, contract development and management, supplier selection, negotiation, supplier performance, and supplier relationship management, as well as some Marketing specific knowledge
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $114,000.00 – $128,000.00 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate’s 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.
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