Job Title:  Procurement Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #163683 - Taguig, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines

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.
 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Sourcing /Procurement Specialist, Indirect Procurement will handle primarily the Company’s indirect spend in Colgate (Philippines) Asia.  Candidate will also handle spend in the various Supply, Demand, and Professional Categories (Business Operations, Warehousing and Logistics, Facilities, Customer Development, In-store Marketing)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing the global sourcing plans and strategies using Colgate-Palmolive's seven step sourcing process.
• Supporting Colgate's requirements for supported function/business units/category spend by selecting core and/or used suppliers which provide efficient cost, quality, and delivery.
• Implementing outstanding global strategies and manage relationships and alliances with the used suppliers so that they are in tune with developments and directions in Colgate business units.
• Analyzing internal and external data (markets, competitors, customers, operational models, etc.), to develop strategy, recommend solutions, identify improvements, and prepare final reports (spend data, prioritization of projects, PO data, etc.)
• Identifying, developing, and managing strategic business relationships, internally and externally, to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies to meet business requirements
• Working collaboratively with team members, business and functional business partners, and suppliers to develop and supervise project plans to ensure sourcing projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Accountable for the Purchasing Key Performance Indicators and working with the entire supported function/business units.
• Ensuring organizational service, quality, innovation, and financial goals are met.
• Gaining comprehensive industry knowledge of standard methodologies, processes, and technology trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategy.
• Identifying metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier innovation and efficiencies.
• Participating in the development, negotiation and implementation of contract agreements with suppliers

KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

Internal:

Marketing,  Customer Development Team, Customer Service and Logistics, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal
 

External:

Vendors, Third Party Service Providers, Third Party Services & Logistics Provider, Other Business Partners

LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISION

Individual Contributor

EDUCATION AND FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or equivalent local university degree) in a technical or business field

REQUIREMENTS:  

• At least 5+ years of Procurement Supply Chain related experience. 
• Experience in Implementing Strategic Procurement sourcing Projects for the following: Supply Chain (warehouse, logistics, brokerage), Business Operations (labor, benefits, etc), IT Hardware, Facilities, Marketing (above the line and below the line).

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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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