Regional Procurement Lead - Professional Services

INGEPSY; Sur; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colgate-Palmolive in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia is seeking a Business Services Procurement Specialist for the Andean & Greater Caribbean Region. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationship management across Professional Services to drive cost optimization.

Sitting within the LATAM Division, you will develop regional category strategies aligned with global goals, manage SRM programs, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver measurable business

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years in Procurement, Professional Services categories preferable.
• Experience with SAP and SAP Ariba.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Direct category experience in Professional Services (e.g., IT, Fleet, Employee Benefits).
• Strong strategic negotiation, project management, and analytical decision-making capabilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration across cross-cultural environments.
• Alignment with LIFT principles and continuous process innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional strategic sourcing events, contract negotiations, and e-sourcing processes across Professional Services to drive cost optimization and value creation.
• Develop and execute regional category strategies aligned with global procurement goals and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and implement SRM programs to mitigate risks.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and senior regional leadership to align on procurement needs and category priorities.
• Lead annual benchmarking, spend analytics, and supplier segmentation deep-dives to identify improvements and automation opportunities.

Conocimientos

English & Spanish fluency

Cross-cultural collaboration

Strategic negotiation

Project management

Analytical decision making

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar

Herramientas

SAP

SAP Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Colgate-Palmolive in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia is seeking a Business Services Procurement Specialist for the Andean & Greater Caribbean Region. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationship management across Professional Services to drive cost optimization.

Sitting within the LATAM Division, you will develop regional category strategies aligned with global goals, manage SRM programs, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver measurable business