Job Description

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 recognised 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 programmes 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.
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Job Title:  Plant Procurement Specialist
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  18/06/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174065 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence? We are looking for a dynamic Plant Procurement Specialist to drive our sourcing strategy and elevate our plant's operational efficiency. In this role, you won't just buy materials; you will be the bridge between global division goals and local execution, optimizing inventories, leading cost-saving projects, and building powerful supplier partnerships.

 

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love data-driven negotiation, and want to make a tangible impact on production and global procurement projects, this is the place for you!

 

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead effective negotiations for local and imported materials to secure top-tier market conditions (price, quality, and delivery terms) and develop long-term segment strategies.

  • Supplier Management: Build, monitor, and evaluate vendor performance through corporate programs (ESM) and Supplier Scorecards, resolving delivery or quality issues in alignment with the Quality team.

  • Cost-Savings & Innovation: Generate and execute high-impact saving initiatives (FTG) utilizing digital procurement e-tools (e-auctions, e-savings) to drive standardization.

  • Inventory & Launch Coordination: Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to optimize raw material/packaging inventories and ensure flawless, on-time product launches.

  • Process Execution & Digital Sourcing: Manage bidding and quotation processes via corporate systems like SAP E-Sourcing, ensuring full compliance with internal guidelines.

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Own the material standard cost book, update SAP, and deliver key monthly performance metrics (PPV, quarterly standard costs, KPIs, and cost projections).

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 3 to 5 years of solid experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles.

  • Advanced English proficiency.

  • Strong hands-on experience with SAP and digital tools (Google Suite, advanced Excel, and familiarity with AI productivity tools).

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or specialized certification in Supply Chain/Procurement is a plus.

  • Proven track record in high-stakes negotiations (with suppliers and internal stakeholders).

  • Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


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, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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