Professional Services Procurement Specialist | Piscataway, NJ

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  • Location: Piscataway, NJ

  • Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Legal, Employee Benefits, Recruitment, IT/Hardware and Software, Outside Counsel.

Will follow the Global Procurement governance in all projects and adhere to the Compliance processes in place. Will develop positive relationships with key business collaborators, including senior Leaders in Corporate, as well as local teams in the different regions of Colgate North America and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Divisions.

Will engage with the Leadership team to provide functional and key business projects. Responsibilities: Align and implement the action plan to address the Procurement priorities identified during the Functional (GPO) and Business alignment meetings. Develop short and long range

regional sourcing strategies by spend segment. Develop process efficiency initiatives within the spend/sourcing segment. Deliver the cost reduction goals for the spend under scope.

Update annual Category/Supplier Segmentation Strategic plans. Engage frequently and optimally with key collaborators in HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Supply Chain Organizations to understand the key business priorities and align the Procurement actions accordingly. Design business risk backssment strategies. Participate in Industry events to leverage industry trends and to implement new insights. Drive Innovation Initiatives/Events. Lead SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) programs and initiatives as assigned.

Apply strategic sourcing principles and directly lead procurement projects as needed.

Actively support and participate in the Global Procurement/Supply Chain Digital roadmap. Perform vital processes/maintenance/approvals in the Procurement sourcing system like purchase requisitions, vendor forms, codes, etc. Increase compliance and usage of the system automation functionalities. Lead and standardize electronic Sourcing processes for the led categories, creating appropriate templates. Perform detailed spend analysis for the categories under responsibility, by sub-category/geographical regions/supplier, as a base to develop category strategies. Do frequent deep dives in the assigned categories.

Lead key contract negotiations, and supervise the effective contract execution, keeping records in the repository tools. Support Tactical and Strategic sourcing initiatives. Lead and/or participate in supplier audits. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, International Business, Engineering or similar field. At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Professional Services is preferred. Competitive Bidding and Negotiation skills, Understands the tactics and strategic negotiation for Professional Services Spend. E2E Procure to Pay Process/Project Management, Ability to manage and define timelines for projects.

Understanding of Procurement Electronic tools (e. g. Ariba, Coupa) Data & Analytics; ability to build informative dashboards to drive decisions. Strong Business Analysis. Using business tools and information systems when solving problems, driving and escalating decisions and providing recommendations. Strong negotiation skills. Planning and anticipation, demonstrating professionalism, ethics and compliance in all business settings. Shows ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Teamwork and Relationship building.

Being a teammate when interacting with collaborators and peers. Able to maintain relationships at all levels of the organization. Project management & effective execution. Setting Priorities based on growth / business needs. Ability to work cross functional and cross regional. Proficient in electronic Sourcing and Google tools. Critical Thinking to evolve Sourcing Strategies, Projects and Plans. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Financial/Macro economics Understanding. Salary Range $88,800 - $131,250 USD Pay is based on several non discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skills and office location.

In addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and competitive benefits package. 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, interactionual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive?

You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http: //. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http: //. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http: //. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http: //. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.

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