Procurement Operations Executive (Third-Party Payroll)

Colgate-Palmolive; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer products company in Mumbai is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing and vendor management efforts. The role requires approximately 2 years of experience in procurement or related fields, strong Excel proficiency, and familiarity with E-Sourcing tools like SAP and Ariba. The ideal candidate will have a keen analytical mindset and effective communication skills to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years in Procurement or a related Commercial/Supply Chain role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with E-Sourcing tools (SAP/Ariba).
• Basic exposure to Marketing, Media, or Professional Services sourcing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading RFI and RFP processes using tools like Ariba.
• Lead sourcing projects for sub-categories such as Events & Activations.
• Facilitate the vendor onboarding process and ensure compliance.

Skills

Execution Excellence

Effective Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

2 years in Procurement or a related Commercial/Supply Chain role

Basic exposure to Marketing, Media, or Professional Services sourcing

Strong proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #172494 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Support & Execution
• RFP/RFI Management: Assist in leading Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes using tools like Ariba.
• Tactical Sourcing: Lead smaller‑scale sourcing projects for sub‑categories such as Events & Activations, Gifting & Merchandising, OOH, Design & Creative, Public Relations, Research, POS Materials, IT Equipments, HR Programs etc.
• Market Intelligence: Gather market intelligence and perform benchmarking to identify new potential vendors and industry trends.
• Vendor & Contract Coordination
• Onboarding: Facilitate the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all partners sign the Supplier Code of Conduct and meet compliance standards.
• Performance Tracking: Assist in tracking vendor KPIs and supporting the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.
• Contract Administration: Maintain the contract database and ensure timely renewals and compliance with Global Procurement guidelines.
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Spend Analysis: Perform regular spend deep‑dives to identify savings opportunities.
• Savings Tracking: Update the eSavings database monthly to accurately report financial results and project progress.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all projects follow the internal "Contract Risk Management Committee" (CRMC) approval process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Internal Support: Act as a point of contact for Marketing and HR teams to help them navigate procurement processes.
• Team Alignment: Work closely with Regional IP Managers to ensure local projects align with global strategies.

Experience & Education

• Experience: Approximately 2 years in Procurement or a related Commercial/Supply Chain role.
• Category Knowledge: Basic exposure to Marketing, Media, or Professional Services sourcing is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and familiarity with E‑Sourcing tools (SAP/Ariba).

Key Skills

• Execution Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple administrative and analytical tasks simultaneously.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal stakeholders and external agency partners.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with numbers to build a "case for change" or prove savings.

Personal Attributes

• Curiosity: A desire to learn the "why" behind sourcing strategies.
• Resilience: Comfortable working in a cross‑functional environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Integrity: Committed to maintaining ethical and professional relationships with all vendors.

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.