Job Title:  Media Svcs Procurement Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166808 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.
 

Position Purpose: 

Plan and execute a solid sourcing strategy for the Media Spend categories (digital, creative, content, production, fees, eCommerce, etc) to drive innovation while optimizing efficiencies in terms of budget, quality, compliance, cost and service levels. The Latam Media Procurement Sr. Specialist applies a strategic sourcing methodology to meet the internal stakeholders' request and contribute to business growth by maximizing value.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop spend analysis to identify key areas of opportunity for growth, efficiencies and simplification.

• Define and lead the execution of the strategic sourcing process within a regional scope. (Latin America)

• Ensure compliance and visibility of the procurement E2E process: Sourcing, buying, contracting, invoicing, managing the relationships with external business partners.

• Activate Dynamic Supplier Network to address foundational and Reimagined footprint:  

  • Reinforce foundational supply assurance by reviewing business continuity plans with key suppliers

  • Create and action KPIs to ensure service excellence from suppliers.

  • Supplier segmentation and relationship management.

  • Create division footprint alternatives and implement changes based on innovation; pursue strategic supplier development and relationships, including outsourcing strategies.

• Strengthen relationships and integrate early to expedite decisions

  • Create partnerships for long term sustainable sourcing. Define priority materials and suppliers

  • Build relationships with key thought leaders in innovative areas to learn and apply new thinking

  • Enhance internal stakeholder engagement across all functional areas and divisions

  • Increase delivered value via key Supplier Relationship Management programs

• Deliver cost and expense goals: 

  • Value added negotiations

  • Deliver Savings Targets

  • Active involvement in budget process and visibility of the Savings in the Financial Statements 

  • Quarterly spend analysis

• Maximize the benefits from the Procurement Tools system utilization

• Increase empowerment and expertise to meet agility demands

  • Increase personal leadership, reinforce FEED definitions

  • Agile Networks participation with sustainable results

  • Ensure knowledge sharing among regions and countries

  • Become proficient with external insights and apply new tactics

  • Link all goals to growth to ensure we are supporting top line movement

  • Active participation in business reviews

  • Lead and support Digital & Media initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business or similar. 
• Solid experience within Marketing Procurement, Media and/or Marketing as disciplines. 
• English advanced

Others:

Master’s degree is desirable

Technical:

• SAP, ARIBA (preferred)
• Google Collaboration Tools
• Procurement System Tools- Desirable

Key Competencies:

• Influencing & Negotiating

• Effective Communication

• Consumer/Customer Focused

• Effective Execution

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Project Management (critical)

• Strong Negotiation skills

• Data & Analytics

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, 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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