Manager, Raw Materials Procurement

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, New Jersey, is seeking a Procurement Manager for Raw Materials to lead global supply chain strategies and supplier ecosystems. You will architect long-term material strategies, drive cost-saving initiatives, and champion sustainable sourcing across our personal, home, and oral care brands.

The role requires leadership, negotiations with suppliers, and collaboration with legal and finance teams to optimize value, risk, and quality while supporting top-line growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years procurement experience in raw materials or supplies.
• Experience running RFIs and RFPs with strong data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of SAP and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Architect Material Strategies: Build forward looking raw material strategies balancing market dynamics, risk, capacity, and costs.
• Master Supplier Alliances: Cultivate strategic relationships with raw material suppliers aligned to Colgate growth targets.
• Lead Enterprise Negotiations: Negotiate key raw material contracts with global legal and finance teams.
• Mitigate Operational Risk: Act as escalation partner to neutralize supply bottlenecks and issues before hitting manufacturing.
• Champion Sustainable Sourcing: Drive sustainability roadmap and supplier diversity targets across partners.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead cost reduction programs with strategic suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

SAP

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175535 - 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.

As our Procurement Manager for Raw Materials, you will sit at the absolute heart of our global supply chain strategy. You are not just buying ingredients, you are shaping market resilience, driving sustainable sourcing transformations, and safeguarding the raw materials that fuel our world renowned personal, home, and oral care brands.

In this high visibility leadership role, you will architect long term material strategies, command complex global supplier ecosystems, lead high level negotiations and saving initiatives, and champion continuous improvement programs that directly impact our top line growth and sustainability commitments.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Architect Material Strategies: Build forward looking raw material strategies that balance market dynamics, holistic risk management, capacity planning, segmentation, and global cost efficiencies.
• Master Supplier Alliances: Cultivate world class strategic relationships and alliances with raw material suppliers, ensuring their capabilities evolve in total alignment with Colgate business unit growth targets.
• Lead Enterprise Negotiations: Negotiate key raw material contracts and develop advanced cost models in direct partnership with our global legal and finance teams.
• Escalate and Mitigate Operational Risk: Act as the primary executive escalation partner for the Procurement Operational team, proactively neutralizing supply chain bottlenecks, quality issues, and service interruptions before they hit the manufacturing floor.
• Champion Sustainable Sourcing: Drive the execution of our corporate sustainability roadmap, supplier diversity targets, and responsible sourcing initiatives, including raw material planning for external contract manufacturing partners.
• Fuel Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction programs with key strategic suppliers and stakeholders, directly delivering value through funding the growth initiatives.
• Deliver Masterclass Governance: Own divisional commodity market forecasting, budget preparation, and holistic supplier risk assessments to safeguard the business against global market volatility.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related business/technical field
• 8+ years of procurement experience in raw materials or supplies
• Experience in running Requests for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) with strong data analysis skills
• Solid understanding of SAP and Google Workspace

Even better if you have:

• Master of Business Administration or professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, or Project Management Professional
• Experience working directly within production plant operations
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a focus on delivering practical and sustainable solutions
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to engage at senior leadership levels internally and externally

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $134,000.00 - $170,000.00 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.

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