Associate Mgr/ Manager, Procurement Demand Svcs

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader as the Associate Manager in Procurement Demand Services at Colgate-Palmolive. This role is crucial for driving innovation and managing supplier relationships to enhance procurement efficiency. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies and leading transformation initiatives to maximize value.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 vacation days and 13 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, packaging, logistics, or related fields.
• Experience negotiating contracts greater than $6MM.
• Collaborative, influential mindset with ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing plans driving best-in-class results.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and oversee performance.
• Drive procurement projects ensuring timely and budget delivery.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Business, Finance, Engineering, Packaging

Master’s degree and/or professional procurement certification (CPM, CPSM)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MS Project

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Associate Mgr/ Manager, Procurement Demand Svcs

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Job Number #167327 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Are you ready to drive innovation and create lasting impact within a global leader? As the Demand Services Procurement Manager at Colgate-Palmolive, you will own and shape the customization spend strategy for North America, supporting automation, eCommerce, and direct-to-consumer distribution initiatives. You’ll collaborate across teams and with key suppliers to maximize value and enable growth, all while championing new approaches and efficiencies. This is your opportunity to lead transformation in a high-visibility, high-impact role based in Piscataway, NJ, reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Demand Services Procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing plans for key categories and subcategories using Colgate’s seven-step sourcing process, driving innovation and best-in-class results.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery while aligning with Colgate’s evolving business strategy.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships (SRM), oversee performance, and foster collaboration to deliver efficiency and breakthrough solutions.
• Leverage market analysis and insights to anticipate trends, adapt strategies, and provide actionable recommendations for budget planning and category growth.
• Drive and monitor procurement projects, ensuring they’re delivered on time and within budget; track and report on Purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Identify tools and processes to optimize sourcing, inject supplier innovation, and increase supplier diversity within the category.
• Lead the negotiation and implementation of major contracts, supporting business needs and compliance with company policies.
• Occasionally travel to the New York City headquarters as part of connecting with business partners and advancing initiatives.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Business, Finance, Engineering, Packaging, or a comparable discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement, packaging, logistics, or related fields.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or professional procurement certification (CPM, CPSM).
• 2+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally with international expertise.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts greater than $6MM.
• Hands-on experience with project management and e-procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, MS Project).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proven track record of impactful project delivery.
• Success in managing supplier relationship programs for key strategic suppliers, especially in packaging or logistics.
• Experience developing and executing multiple category strategies across spend categories.
• Collaborative, influential, and agile mindset, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
  
  

Join Colgate-Palmolive and be part of a team that empowers bold ideas, supports career growth, and shapes the supply chain of the future. If you’re ready to make an impact and lead procurement excellence, we want to hear from you!

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, color, 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.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Retail

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