Procurement Manager/Sr. Manager - Piscataway, NJ

VetJobs; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead external manufacturing sourcing at our Piscataway, NJ location. You will partner with End to End Supply Chain to expand production capabilities and ensure compliant, ethical networks.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement, RFIs/RFPs with data analysis, and strong SAP & Google Workspace skills, with compensation to $174,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the End to End Supply Chain to implement our long term external manufacturing strategy and expand production capabilities
• Assure total compliance and ethical alignment for new and existing external manufacturing networks
• Nurture supplier relationships to proactively mitigate service or quality disruptions before they impact the business
• Lead the development, negotiation, and implementation of competitive contract agreements with external manufacturers
• Implement forward looking strategies that keep our external supplier network completely in tune with the evolving direction of Colgate-Palmolive business units
• Identify and champion strategic business relationships both internally and externally to align sourcing strategies and project execution with overarching business requirements
• Collaborate fluently with suppliers, technical teams, technology, marketing, and finance functions to implement procurement policies and align service and financial strategies
• Execute holistic risk assessments and audits on contract manufacturers while advancing responsible sourcing initiatives
• Analyze budget preparation and completion utilizing sophisticated global commodity market insights
• Ensure the consistent achievement of purchasing key performance indicators including customer service, nonconformance reduction, unexpected downtime mitigation, single source management, and supplier diversity goals

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Your Day to Day, and The Future

• Partner closely with the End to End Supply Chain to implement our long term external manufacturing strategy and expand production capabilities
• Assure total compliance and ethical alignment for new and existing external manufacturing networks
• Nurture supplier relationships to proactively mitigate service or quality disruptions before they impact the business
• Lead the development, negotiation, and implementation of competitive contract agreements with external manufacturers
• Implement forward looking strategies that keep our external supplier network completely in tune with the evolving direction of Colgate-Palmolive business units
• Identify and champion strategic business relationships both internally and externally to align sourcing strategies and project execution with overarching business requirements
• Collaborate fluently with suppliers, technical teams, technology, marketing, and finance functions to implement procurement policies and align service and financial strategies
• Execute holistic risk assessments and audits on contract manufacturers while advancing responsible sourcing initiatives
• Analyze budget preparation and completion utilizing sophisticated global commodity market insights
• Ensure the consistent achievement of purchasing key performance indicators including customer service, nonconformance reduction, unexpected downtime mitigation, single source management, and supplier diversity goals

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.

City*

Piscataway

State*

New Jersey

Job_Category

Management

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range

>$100,000