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Job Number #177387 - Anzio, Lazio, Italy

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.

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 globally recognized brands. We are celebrated for our leadership in sustainability, community wellbeing, and our unwavering commitment to living our core values.

Global People professionals are consistently drawn to Colgate-Palmolive by the exceptional opportunities for career advancement and a strong alignment with our purpose-driven company Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive, We are Courageous. Within our Global People function, we foster a culture of high trust and autonomy, ensuring you feel empowered to make impactful decisions and directly influence our broader strategic priorities while building a fulfilling, long-term career.

Title: Supply Services  Procurement Trainee 

Location: Anzio (RM) Italy

Role Summary

Responsible for conducting detailed spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers. Develop and maintain vendor relationships including tracking and analysis of vendor spend and performance. While keeping an elevated engagement and alignment with our internal stakeholders and external partners to address the top business priorities, optimize the supply of goods and services and address cost reduction opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the Global Procurement governance in all projects, CRMC (Contract Risk Management Committee) approvals, eSourcing tools, Supplier Code of Conduct sign off, etc.

• Keep close contact with Europe stakeholders through frequent or as requested project status updates.

• Engage senior leaders in the Procurement and/or Europe organization when there is a need to escalate any issues.

• Develop and implement any related process improvement in the category.

• Participate in Industry events to bring new ideas to the organization.

• Follow Stakeholder engagement best practices to better understand the business needs and align on resources and priorities (Mainly the engineering team).

• Seek support from the local and Divisional IP organization, and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Manage ethical and professional relationships with vendors. 

• Support global and regional initiatives identified in the annual goal alignment.

• Support procurement risk assessment and risk mitigation plans.

• Quickly support spot requests from the Divisional or Global organizations. 

• Keep a proactive and dynamic attitude. Take leadership on key initiatives. 

• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies to achieve or exceed the savings and simplification goals. 

• Support the annual benchmarking exercise with similar companies to Colgate and internally with other Divisions. Do a deep dive in the European market.

• Apply spend analytics best practices, and do frequent deep dives in the assigned categories.

• Update annual Supplier Segmentation in the category. 

• Lead and track the effective contract execution and management in the assigned categories.

• Lead and standardize  e-Sourcing processes, create appropriate templates to facilitate this process.

• Lead Tactical and Strategic sourcing initiatives as required

• Support all IP transformational initiatives as required; automation, e-invoicing, p-cards, improvement supplier payment, etc.

• Maintenance of Procurement tools for spend analytics, contracting, e.sourcing…

• Support vendor creation process and approvals in MDM.

• Lead and/or participate in supplier audits

• Ensure the Funding the Growth savings accomplishment needed by the company.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholder teams to leverage technical skills and incorporate them into the negotiations as needed

• Manage Renewable Energy program

SKILLS EXPECTED

• Analytical: Using business and sourcing tools and corporate and locally verified sources for problem solving and decision making. Using data to support recommendations.

• Negotiation: Planning and anticipation, demonstrates professionalism in all business settings and shows ability to control emotions, mannerisms, and communication style.

• Teamwork and Relationship building: Being a team player when interacting with stakeholders and local/regional and global peers. Able to professionally manage relationships at all levels of the organization

• Project management & Prioritisation

• Strong Communication & influencing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1/2 years of similar experience  in the supply chain, preferably in a similar industry (FMCG)

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or relevant field.

• English and Italian language proficiency are fundamental 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Google Collaboration Tools

• SAP and Sourcing tools are an advantage (Other sourcing tools as well)

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Compensation and Benefits

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range: €36,500 – €38,500 gross per year

This position is offered under a temporary employment contract of 12 months. 

The role is governed by the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CCNL”) Chemical Industry, including the relevant job classification and economic provisions applicable to the position.

The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender-neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, role requirements, location, applicable CCNL classification and internal company policies.

Benefits 

In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law and the relevant CCNL, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits. This includes full access to the dedicated on-site canteen facility at the Anzio plant, insurance coverage, company devices, health programs, and additional role-specific benefits.

Hybrid Working Policy: In accordance with company policy, this position requires on-site presence, with an allowance of up to 1 day of remote work each week.

Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation.

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and gender-neutral principles, in compliance with applicable Italian and EU pay transparency legislation.

Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, and such information will not be sought, directly or indirectly, during the recruitment or hiring process.

Location: Italy, Anzio

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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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