Global Sr Procurement Manager Humectants
About The Position
The Global Sr Procurement Manager Humectants is responsible for developing, executing and implementing the sourcing strategy for the organization. This includes identifying and developing relationships with new partners, as well as managing and growing existing strategic partnerships. The implementation of the sourcing strategies will secure raw & pack ensure transparency, quality and maintain cost, integrity and compliance with established rules and regulations around the world related with Humectants. This key leadership position will be strategic and hands-on to champion the creation and evolution of efficient projects that support our corporate and organizational goals with innovation to elevate the customer experience. They will partner cross-functionally with the CMS, R&D, Global Supply Chain, Marketing, and Legal to enable growth in the Colgate - Palmolive's categories: Home Care, Personal Care and Oral Care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree of Arts or Science in a technical or business discipline or a related field.
- 8+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience or 6+ years experience with a Master's degree.
- Possess foundational technical and functional expertise, business-financial understanding, and managing materials and services.
- Has the ability to cover end-to-end project management, driving cross-organizational collaboration, and promoting teamwork.
- Possess effective communication, relationship building, leading change, and leveraging influence and negotiation with a strong consumer/customer focus.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM or CPSM).
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Experience in SAP
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the Humectants Category Sourcing Strategies to ensure the cost excellence and mitigate the risk holistically
- Leads risk management strategies such as single source & hurricane contingency
- Develops and implements Global Fueling the Growth Programs
- Execute annual direct materials budget guidance for Humectants
- Support the implementation of the sustainability roadmaps
- Develops documented understanding of market structure and drivers for his/her materials, with risk management overview, and identifies opportunities and threats for the future
- Partners with R&D and Supply Chain in pursuit of Fueling the Growth corporate program and Innovation opportunities
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management through tracking of KPI’s; establishes a collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation
- Partners with Divisional Procurement leaders to develop risk management/business interruption plans, as per corporate guidelines, using supply chain tools (Supply Management Inventory, ESM- Enhance Supply Management Audits, CLM - Risk Management etc.)
- Leads the coordination of continuous improvement programs with suppliers (i.e. Supplier Engagement Program, Continuous Improvement Teams etc).
- Acts as a functional resource, providing support on task forces, acquisition studies, and major project support.
- Participates in external industry forums and internal Purchasing Council meetings.
- Shares external benchmark information for materials and processes.
- Leads Make vs Buy initiatives or projects leading to strategic or FTG decisions.
- Develops together with R&D simplification and harmonization initiatives
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- paid parental leave
- disability coverage
- participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
