Team Lead - Services Procurement

Colgate; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Team Lead for Services Procurement in Mumbai to develop strategic supply chain solutions and lead negotiations for Indirect Sourcing, including Facility, MRO, and Capital equipment. You will own category strategies, manage supplier partnerships, and drive digital procurement transformation globally.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in indirect procurement, and proficiency with SAP/Ariba.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on sourcing experience in Indirect Procurement.
• Proficiency with SAP and Ariba Procurement systems (eSourcing, PR approvals, catalogs).
• Proficiency in Tamil or Telugu to manage local supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-range sourcing strategies for Indirect Supply Services.
• Lead strategic sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Forward/Reverse Auctions) using Ariba eSourcing.
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationship management (SRM) and monitor contract compliance.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to translate complex needs into procurement solutions.
• Drive digital transformation and FEED principles in sourcing processes.

Skills

Tamil language proficiency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post-graduate degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Ariba Procurement (eSourcing, PR approvals, catalogs)

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Team Lead - Services Procurement

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Posting Start Date: 11/09/2026

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176099 - 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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

Developing strategic supply chain solutions and leading high-stakes negotiations, you will drive the end-to-end procurement of Supply Services—including Facility, MRO, and Capital equipment—to power our operational excellence. In this dynamic role, you will own category strategies, manage key supplier partnerships, and accelerate our Global Procurement digital transformation. You will influence critical business decisions and champion innovative sourcing processes directly impacting plant performance and cost optimization.

Location:

CPIL Mumbai (Head office) or CPIL Sricity Plant (Chennai).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-range sourcing strategies, category management plans, and spend analytics for Indirect Supply Services to consistently achieve savings and simplification goals.
• Direct and manage strategic sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Forward/Reverse Auctions) utilizing Ariba eSourcing and standardizing digital procurement processes.
• Lead end-to-end supplier relationship management (SRM), monitoring contract compliance, vendor performance, and mitigating procurement risks in alignment with global governance policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key global and regional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into efficient procurement and spot-request solutions.
• Drive digital transformation and process improvements by adopting new ways of working and upholding FEED (Focus, Empowered, Experimental, Digital) principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in sourcing with a focus on Indirect Procurement.
• Direct technical proficiency and operational experience using SAP and Ariba Procurement systems (eSourcing, PR approvals, catalogs).
• Candidates shall have proficiency in Tamil or Telugu language to manage local supplier base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration, relationship-building, and business analysis skills to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong negotiation tactics with a proven ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and strategic control in high-pressure business settings.
• Demonstrated project management capability to effectively prioritize, manage, and deliver multiple complex initiatives concurrently.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace tools.

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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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