Sr. Specialist, Demand Svcs Procurement

Colgate; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Warsaw is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Demand Svcs Procurement to lead end-to-end budgeting, strategic sourcing, and supplier governance across the EMEA region.

You will coordinate multi-category programs, drive savings, and align procurement with global governance while engaging cross-functional teams. The role demands 5+ years in strategic procurement, strong analytics, and experience with SAP/Ariba/Coupa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of strategic procurement experience covering E2E supply chain services and operational categories (Logistics, MRO, Utilities, CapEx, Facilities).
• Proven track record coordinating multi-category budget cycles and regional sourcing projects in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget preparation & E2E team coordination for the EMEA procurement team.
• Coordinate the E2E budget across Demand and Supply categories.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and align savings across regions.
• Develop regional category strategies and implement multi-year sourcing plans.
• Lead tenders (RFIs, RFPs, e-Auctions) using standardized tools.
• Perform spend analytics, market deep-dives, supplier benchmarking.
• Ensure governance, CRMC approvals, and ethical sourcing.
• Manage contract lifecycle, KPIs and SLAs with suppliers.
• Identify supply risks and mitigation plans across EMEA.
• Support procurement transformations including digital automation and MDM.
• Lead Renewable Energy programs across facilities and logistics.
• Engage cross-functional leadership across EMEA and global functions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Financial modeling

Negotiations

Contract management

Cross-functional coordination

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Spend visualization software

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: Sr. Specialist, Demand Svcs Procurement

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 29/09/2026

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176401 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

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 & Accountabilities

• Annual Budget Preparation & E2E Team Coordination
• E2E Budget Coordination Lead: Lead and coordinate the annual budget preparation cycle for the entire E2E procurement team across EMEA, aligning financial targets, Macro assumptions, cost models, and market projections.
• Funding the Growth Savings Alignment: Consolidate, track, and validate cost reduction initiatives ('Funding the Growth'), ensuring savings projects across both Demand (Logistics) and Supply (MRO, Utilities, CapEx) categories are integrated into regional budget commitments.
• Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing
• Develop and implement multi-year regional sourcing strategies for assigned Demand and Supply categories to achieve or exceed savings, simplification, and service level targets across EMEA.
• Lead tactical and strategic tendering (RFIs, RFPs, e-Auctions) utilizing standardized e-Sourcing tools and templates.
• Perform continuous spend analytics, market deep dives, and supplier benchmarking across EMEA countries and internal divisions.
• Ensure strict adherence to Global Procurement governance, including Contract Risk Management Committee (CRMC) approvals, Supplier Code of Conduct compliance, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Lead contract execution and lifecycle management, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers.
• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities across EMEA and develop proactive procurement risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain formal Supplier Segmentation and execute SRM programs with strategic vendors across logistics, MRO, utilities, and facility management.
• Support Global/Regional Procurement transformation initiatives, including digital automation, p-card usage, e-invoicing, payment term optimization, and Master Data Management (MDM) approvals.
• Manage regional Renewable Energy programs and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing facilities and logistics networks.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement
• The Senior Specialist interacts with cross-functional leadership across the EMEA region and global functions: EMEA Procurement & Regional Leadership, Plant Engineering, Operations & Maintenance Teams, Logistics & Supply Chain Operations, Finance & Controlling.

Required Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of strategic procurement experience covering E2E supply chain services (Logistics/Demand) and operational categories (MRO, Utilities, CapEx, Facilities/Supply), preferably in FMCG or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of coordinating multi-category annual budget preparation cycles and managing regional sourcing projects in EMEA.
• Technical & Functional Competencies
• Advanced Analytics & Financial Modeling: Expert in spend analytics, budget modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Strong command of complex commercial negotiations, SLA formulation, and contract risk management.
• Systems Proficiency: Practical knowledge of SAP, e-Sourcing suites (e.g., Ariba, Coupa), spend visualization software, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ability to lead cross-functional alignment and drive annual budgeting initiatives across diverse teams.
• Managing Ambiguity & Strategic Influencing: Proven capability to navigate complex matrix organizations and influence senior stakeholders across EMEA.

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.