Hybrid Procurement & Category Strategy Specialist

Colgate-Palmolive

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Procurement Service Specialist to support the South Pacific category, partnering with the Senior Manager and Procurement Manager to deliver end-to-end procurement strategies from spend analysis to contract execution.

The role requires 5–8 years in procurement, strong RFx and negotiation skills, exceptional communication, and a proactive, autonomous mindset. FMCG or Ariba experience is a plus. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

5–8 years procurement experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong understanding of managing the RFx process end-to-end, with strong project management skills.
Energetic, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously in a team environment.
Proactive self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop and support the South Pacific Services Procurement Category strategy.
Lead or support RFx processes and supplier negotiations in-country and regionally.
Lead supplier consolidation to streamline the vendor base.
Contribute to procurement planning, cost savings, and overall TCO improvements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes and value creation.