Material Procurement Manager EU&AEA

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Travel Required?: Travel – 25% of time Date: Oct 23, 2023 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered 155601 – Anzio, Lazio, Italy 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 recognized 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 Material Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring the supply, cost, quality and service of a group of materials for two or more categories over EU&AEA regions. These materials are rigid blown/injected materials such as bottles, caps, pumps, triggers, preforms, resins, etc. The Material Procurement Manager is also responsible to develop the strategies in a coordinated way with the Global Procurement guideline. He/She will be responsible for price and price forecast management, critical service/quality issues, market intelligence, saving program coordination and reporting, supply chain tools (SMI, Risk Management, scorecards) while supporting innovation and new products development. He/She is closely connected with all the functions of the supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, Global Procurement, Legal. Main responsibilities are: Interfaces with suppliers’ sales, technical and other functional groups as well as CMS, Technology, Marketing and Finance functions to enforce Purchasing policies, resolve issues, align service and financial strategies Develops documented understanding of market structure and drivers for his/her materials, with risk management overview, and identifies opportunities and threats for the future Develops and implement savings projects and tracking files, implements FTG projects Executes effective negotiations for specific raw and/or packaging materials purchases Prepares Financial reports to track and anticipate the material process evolution Presents Purchasing performance and strategies for “Top to Top” meetings Coordinates continuous improvement programs with suppliers Works with CP attorneys and with suppliers on signing of contracts, ensures that all major materials are covered with a legal contract Develops Risk Management platforms for single source, single plant materials Makes sure Segmentation Analysis and strategies in place and aligned for all materials Executes efforts in using “e-tools” (auctions, e-rfps, etc.) to help drive savings, simplification and standardization programs Coordinates implementation of SMI with appropriate suppliers Continues to improve oneself by way of training, information sharing, coaching and feedback, appraisals, delegation and implementing best practices Becomes Enhanced Supplier Management certified auditor, completes risk assessment on his/her materials, sets up and completes audits Interfaces with suppliers to prevent / solve critical service and quality issues Accountable for the Purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and working with the entire Category Supply Chain Participates in external industry forums (e.g., SDA or external Purchasing organizations) and internal Purchasing Council meetings Education: B.A./B.S. Degree in a technical or business field, CPM and/or MBA desirable Experience: 2-5 years Purchasing or Supply Chain experience; 2-5 years of management experience; SAP experience is an advantage Managing Materials and Services Global Supply Chain Strategy and Perspective Project Management Cross-Organizational Collaboration Business-Financial Understanding Relationship Building Influence and Negotiation Managing Ambiguity Communication Promoting Teamwork/Working in a virtual environment Business/Global Perspective Consumer/Customer Focus While this position is being posted in Anzio, it has the flexibility to sit in any location in EU/AEA depending on the selected candidate. 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. 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