Strategic Leader, Global External Manufacturing Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company matching

Vacation days

13 paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement External Manufacturing to lead end-to-end procurement of third-party contract manufacturers and to drive cost planning, supplier governance, and strategic sourcing initiatives on a global scale.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in external manufacturing procurement, strong data analytics, and hands-on SAP experience, with a travel requirement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience running RFIs and RFPs with strong data analysis skills.
• Hands-on experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze procurement data to drive decisions.
• Experience collaborating across functions in a global supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for external/contract manufacturers.
• Audit potential contractors and manage commercial negotiations.
• Drive cost planning, savings programs, and supplier performance metrics.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and quality standards.
• Support governance and risk assessments for supplier networks.
• Develop and implement supplier relationship management processes.

Skills

RFIs & RFPs experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement External Manufacturing to lead end-to-end procurement of third-party contract manufacturers and to drive cost planning, supplier governance, and strategic sourcing initiatives on a global scale.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in external manufacturing procurement, strong data analytics, and hands-on SAP experience, with a travel requirement and competitive compensation.