Job Title:  Procurement Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162512 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

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 recognised 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!
 

The Procurement Manager flexible materials is responsible for developing the sourcing strategy for Oral Care, Personal Care and/or Home Care flexible materials in the Europe. 

Reports to: Sr Manager Procurement Flexible Materials EU & AEA 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Global Technology, Finance, Marketing, Packaging and Supply Chain Teams to effectively implement Product Innovation grid while meeting all Quality and Customer Service
• Develops documented understanding of market structure and drivers for his/her materials, with risk management overview, and identifies opportunities and threats for the future
• Manages relationship with Strategic Suppliers 
• Prepares Financial reports to track and anticipate the material process evolution 
• Leads  "Top to Top" meetings with suppliers
• Engage with Global and Division stakeholders to align on business requirements, action plans and strategies
• Secure necessary support and resources driving effective execution
• Works with CP attorneys and with suppliers on signing of contracts, ensures that all major materials are covered with a legal contract
• Makes sure Segmentation Analysis and strategies in place and aligned for all materials
• Leverage the use of"e-tools" (auctions, e-rfps, etc.) to help drive savings, simplification and standardization programs
• Continues to improve oneself by mastering digital and analytical tools. He/She provides coaching and feedback, appraisals and implements best practices
• Leads the Enhanced Supplier Management program for the division, liaise with the Global stakeholders to ensure timely progress of the program and best practices sharing. 
• Represents the company in external industry forums & fairs and internal Purchasing Council meetings
• Leads the discussions between Direct Procurement, Regulatory and Packaging., Anticipates and mitigates risks on flexible materials portfolio related to new regulations. 
• Has a deep understanding of the European Green Deal regulations implications and leads the action plans to ensure the suppliers /Colgate sourcing policies are in compliance 
   

Key Competencies:

• 7+ years Purchasing or Supply Chain experience; SAP experience/ Project Management skills are an advantage
• B.A./B.S. Degree in a technical or business field, CPM and/or MBA desirable
• Functional-Technical Competencies
• Managing Complex Material Spends
• Global Supply Chain Strategy and Perspective
• Project Management
• Cross-Organizational Engagement
• Business-Financial Understanding
• Personal Leadership Competencies
• Relationship Building
• Influence and Negotiation
• Communication
• Promoting Teamwork/Working in a virtual environment
• Business/Global Perspective
• Consumer/Customer Focus
   

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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