Procurement Services Specialist (Sydney, Nsw, Au)

Colgate-Palmolive; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Procurement

RFx process

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Ariba

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #176183 - 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. The Procurement Service Specialist will support and work closely with the Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement and Procurement Manager, and assist in partnering and influencing the broader South Pacific business supporting Marketing, Professional and IT Services spend and carrying out end–to‑end category strategies and market engagements, starting from spend analysis through to negotiation, contract execution and supplier relationship management where needed across all categories.

• Develop and support the South Pacific Services Procurement Category management strategy, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategy.
• Work as part of the broader procurement network (local, regional, and global) to develop and roll‑out procurement initiatives, including sharing and reapplying best practices.
• Support the Annual Procurement Planning Process (Cost Of Sales and Budget Review).
• Lead or support strategy execution via RFP or supplier negotiation in country and regional as required.
• Conduct sourcing activities such as RFPs and negotiations, through to completion of award.
• Lead supplier consolidation to streamline the vendor base.
• Source for alternatives to support innovation, cost initiatives, and risk mitigation.
• Implement and deliver Procurement targets for the assigned category (e.g., cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)).
• Lead supplier selection process with Colgate procurement tools and framework.
• Lead supplier development activities and set up cross‑functional reviews to improve performance and drive value creation.
• Continuously evaluate the supply market to ensure the latest information is available and perform market analysis in close cooperation with other departments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of end‑to‑end procurement strategies designed to improve value and cost‑effectiveness.
• Effectively partner and collaborate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure effective and efficient outcomes.
• Provide category analysis, insight, and support to internal stakeholders, and provide category representation.
• Identify and implement effective strategies to maintain continuity of goods and services for assigned projects, categories, and suppliers.
• Implement and execute procurement processes and strategies to optimize and continually improve the performance of the Procurement function and Colgate‑Palmolive business.
• Lead or support assigned end‑to‑end market engagements including opportunity identification, baselining, RFx’s, negotiations, through to approvals and contract execution.
• Provide operational, analytical, and commercial support across any procurement‑related activities, supplier relationships, escalations, or other procurement inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with Colgate‑Palmolive procurement policies for all vendors.
• Support strategic initiatives, including global priorities, stakeholder, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to local Funding the Growth (FTG) programs.

Required

• 5-8 years Procurement experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong understanding of managing the RFx process end-to‑end, with strong project management skills
• Energetic and self‑motivated individual who enjoys not only working in a team, but also having autonomy to complete your role
• Strong customer‑focus with proven ability in influencing, communicating and negotiating. Proactive self‑starter who is highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results under tight deadline

Preferred

• FMCG experience
• Ariba experience

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