Plant Procurement Manager

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Job Number #170610 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate-Palmolive is currently recruiting for a Manager/Senior Manager, Plant Procurement for the North America division, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the supply and quality of all direct materials used for the home care portfolio. In addition, you will be managing the cost and risk management of materials groups assigned to you. You will coordinate all the assessment and resolution of sourcing related issues for materials/suppliers and interface with the Director of Manufacturing and End to End Supply chain with appropriate communication and support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage suppliers, materials, and procurement processes to deliver performance objectives, as measured by corporate, division and local critical metrics.
• Facilitate relationship between suppliers & plant functions. Identifies and resolves all material Customer Service and Quality issues in the Division.
• Collaborate with Category Manufacturing Services to develop risk management strategies for key materials.
• Anticipate and escalate issues, and facilitate their resolution, related to new materials/supplier introduction.
• Ensures timely delivery of new products & packages as per Division grids and any material portfolio initiatives.
• Ensure achievement of the Purchasing Key Performance Indicators (Customer Service, Non-Conformance, UPDT due to material shortage, Funding The Growth, Single Source Management, Supplier Diversity).
• Ensure implementation of Key Initiatives with suppliers ( Enhanced Supplier Program, Contract Coverage, Supplier Responsible Sourcing, Vendor Scorecard).
• Lead Division efforts in using “e-tools” (Auctions, Spend Analyzer, etc.) to help drive Funding the Growth, simplification, and standardization programs.
• Lead the implementation of Supplier Managed Inventory with appropriate suppliers.
• Provide functional resources, including support on task forces, acquisition studies, and major project support.
• Responsible for budget preparation and completion using divisional/global commodity market insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent local university degree) in a technical or business field, or comparable discipline is required.
• 5+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain related experience.
• Solid understanding of planning, operation or raw/packaging materials including SAP systems and google suite tools.
• Strong negotiation skills with either internal or external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM, CPIM, or Project Management).
• Plant operations experience.
• Experience with developing material strategies & cost models with a deep understanding of commodity impacts.
• Working well under pressure, managing multiple priorities, dealing with ambiguity, and the willingness and ability to learn.
• Practical experience in running RFI (Request for Information) and RFP’s (Request for Proposals) with strong data analysis skills.
• 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 specific knowledge on the direct procurement categories.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and cross functional teams, building strong relationships.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $120,000.00 - $168,500.00 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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.

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