Team Lead - Services Procurement

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Mumbai seeks a procurement professional to lead indirect sourcing for Facility, MRO, and Capital equipment and to drive supplier partnerships and negotiations.

You will own category strategies, manage global processes, and contribute to cost optimization through digital procurement and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4years 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).

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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post-graduate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #175889 - 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.

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 4years 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).

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.

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.