Procurement Manager

Colgate; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an E2E Service Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across Facilities, Utilities, MRO, and freight services. You will drive category footprints, market intelligence, and risk management aligned with regional and global objectives.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong RFx, project management, and negotiation skills. Hybrid work arrangements supported in the Sydney area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management.
• Extensive experience managing end-to-end RFx processes with strong project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve annual hub savings and simplification targets.
• Ensure compliance with procurement mandates and spending thresholds for indirect materials and services.
• Collaborate with Hub, Division, and Global leaders to implement centrally-led sourcing projects.
• Implement metrics, tools, and processes to foster supplier innovation and optimize sourcing.
• Lead change management and CRMC approvals for new sourcing strategies.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

RFx management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Google Suite

SAP

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number # - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Role Summary

As the E2E Service Procurement Manager based in Sydney, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Procurement South Pacific, managing procurement activities across the Supply (Facilities, Utilities, MRO, Capital Projects) and Demand (Freight, Warehousing, and Co-packing) categories. This role will provide a unique chance to drive category footprints, enhance market intelligence, and build strategic, long-term frameworks. Ultimately, your primary focus will be defining and executing strategic sourcing plans while managing holistic risk for indirect supply and services to align with broader Hub, Division, and Global objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve annual Hub savings and business simplification targets, maintaining regular alignment with the Hub Management Team
• Ensure full compliance with all Services Procurement mandates and spending thresholds while managing indirect materials and services
• Collaborate with Hub, Division, and Global Category Leaders, as well as suppliers, to ensure centrally-led sourcing projects are implemented efficiently through holistic risk mitigation, negotiations, and RFPs
• Implement metrics, tools, and processes to foster supplier innovation, optimise sourcing, and simplify business processes
• Drive comprehensive change management plans to ensure organisational readiness for new sourcing strategies and facilitate Cost Risk Management Committee (CRMC) approvals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management
• Extensive experience managing end-to-end RFx processes combined with strong project management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong customer focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Indirect or Service Procurement within the FMCG or manufacturing sector
• Advanced understanding of integrated Supply Chain management, with experience using Google Suite and SAP is highly regarded
• Functional competencies including effective communication, supply chain collaboration and engagement, stakeholder relationship management, and strong negotiation skills
• Leadership attributes that reflect a positive growth mindset, strong planning and priority setting, and a digital and data-driven mindset.

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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, colour, 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.

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