About the role
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #173225 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
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. Creating the future of global sourcing, you will own the strategic roadmap for high-impact categories including IT, Telecom, and Professional Services.
In this role, you will influence senior leadership and lead critical negotiations that directly impact operational efficiency and innovation across 200 countries.
This is a unique opportunity to lead digital procurement transformations and build collaborative partnerships across IT, HR, Legal, and Finance as we "Create the Future" together.
Responsibilities
Lead Regional Strategy
Develop and execute short- and long-range sourcing strategic plans for Professional and Corporate Services, ensuring alignment with technology roadmaps and enterprise priorities.
Master Complex Negotiations
Lead high-stakes contract negotiations for SaaS, cloud services, and global managed services, focusing on multi-dimensional value such as risk mitigation, service levels (SLAs), and favorable commercial terms.
Deliver Financial Impact & Project Excellence
Drive cost reduction and cash flow goals by directing the end-to-end execution of complex sourcing projects; you will implement Total Cost Ownership models and process efficiency initiatives to optimize spend while ensuring global projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Champion Digital Transformation
Actively support the Global Procurement Digital roadmap by adopting Agentic AI, autonomous digital workers, and advanced spend analytics to enhance decision-making and automate routine tasks.
Manage Supplier Ecosystems
Establish governance frameworks for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to ensure business continuity, performance compliance, and continuous innovation from strategic partners.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with senior leaders in Finance, Legal, and IT to align procurement actions with key business goals and lead cross-functional workshops for change management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Engineering, or a similar field. 8+ years of professional experience in Procurement. Proven track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations and a deep understanding of contract law and risk management. Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in IT, Telecom, or Professional Services PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent experience managing large-scale global procurement transformations. Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CIPS or CPSM).
Proficiency with electronic Sourcing tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) and experience operationalizing AI/automation use cases. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $139,200.00 - $174,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. 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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here . #LI-On-site