Job Title:  Assistant Manager-Procurement

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161958 - Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

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!
 

What you will do;
 

• Accountable for the Purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and working with the local Supply Chain.

• Executes effective negotiations for specific local raw material, packaging materials and finished goods

• Implements and monitors the Procurement budget for the specific materials and finished goods of responsibility   

• Accountable for optimizing raw and packing material inventories 

• Interfaces with suppliers’ sales, technical and other functional groups as well as Colgate Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing and Finance functions to enforce Purchasing policies, resolves issues, aligns service and financial strategies

• Ensures new products are executed effectively together with New Product launch teams,

• Contributes to local Funding the Growth Programs

• Leverages SAP in day-to-day function, including entering prices into the system (where responsible)

• Executes efforts in using “e-tools” (auctions, e-Savings, etc.) to help drive Funding the Growth, simplification and standardization programs

• Accountable for adhering to Colgate-Palmolive, and governmental guidelines related to EOHS, Quality, and Regulatory for materials of responsibility. Develops awareness, and influences compliance with local government laws and regulations pertaining to materials.

 
 
Job Qualifications ;
 

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Business field

• Experience in Project Management will be advantaged

• Working experience in manufacturing business 

• Proactive, Initiative, good analytical, interpersonal & communication skills

• Experience in vendor evaluations and action planning

• Strong negotiation skills

• Good command of both spoken & written English

• Mobility to Chonburi plant and other Colgate subsidiaries

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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