LATAM Commercial Services Sourcing Strategist

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 108,292,000 - 170,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies across Latin America to maximize value, quality, and efficiency.

Reporting to the Commercial Services Procurement Manager, you will lead supplier negotiations, manage cross-functional relationships, and monitor supplier performance to drive cash flow and cost optimization in a hybrid Buenos Aires role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement and corporate spend management.
• Advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Commercial Services across LATAM to drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and value creation.
• Build and manage high-impact relationships with senior management and cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations and establish long-term supplier agreements to secure competitive advantages for the organization.
• Define and implement supplier selection and performance management processes to guarantee high service levels and cost efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate disruptions.

Skills

Advanced English proficiency

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies across Latin America to maximize value, quality, and efficiency.

Reporting to the Commercial Services Procurement Manager, you will lead supplier negotiations, manage cross-functional relationships, and monitor supplier performance to drive cash flow and cost optimization in a hybrid Buenos Aires role.