Strategic Procurement Specialist: Category Management

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Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Procurement Service Specialist to support the Senior Manager and collaborate across Marketing, IT Services, and Professional spend. You will drive end-to-end category strategies, perform spend analysis, and lead negotiations to deliver value across regions.

The role requires strong procurement experience, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to optimizing supplier relationships.

Qualifications

5–8 years procurement experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
Strong end-to-end RFx process knowledge with project management.
Autonomous, proactive team player who manages multiple priorities.
Customer-focused with influencing, negotiating, and delivery orientation.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the South Pacific Services Procurement Category strategy and ensure alignment with global and regional plans.
Collaborate with local, regional, and global procurement networks to roll out initiatives and share best practices.
Support annual procurement planning including cost of sales and budget reviews.
Lead or support RFx activities and supplier negotiations, in-country and regionally as required.
Conduct sourcing activities from RFPs to award, ensuring competitive and compliant outcomes.
Drive supplier consolidation and supplier development to improve performance and value.