Procurement Lead, Technology Innovation & Integration

Colgate-Palmolive Co

Piscataway, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$109,600–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), Accounting Consolidation, Adoption, Animal Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Administration, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Ecosystems, English Language, Environmental Health, Finance, Forecasting, Foreign Exchange (FX), Global Branding, Home Care, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Personal Care, Power BI, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, R Programming Language, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, SAP, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Skin Care, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Tableau, Talent Management, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Piscataway, NJ
POSTED
5 days ago

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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 recognized 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 programs 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.

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Job Title: Procurement Lead, Technology Innovation & Integration

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

Posting Start Date: 7/9/26

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Job Number #174617 - 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 Innovation & Integration Lead you will be the strategic architect of our North American digital ecosystem. You will command the data strategy, drive AI led transformation, and orchestrate the financial intelligence that powers our North America Procurement Division. This is a high visibility role for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of complex data, digital innovation, and business strategy.

Your Day to Day and The Future

  • Design and deploy AI driven solutions that move beyond automation, creating a mature and efficient procurement ecosystem that accelerates our 2030 competitive advantage
  • Orchestrate the end to end Integrated Cost Planning workflow, driving profit and loss impact assessments, real time forecasting, and scenario modeling
  • Leverage new Version to Version analytics to perform high fidelity variance analysis, automating the bridging of forecasts to baselines and providing clear visibility into Price, Volume, Foreign Exchange, and Commodity drivers
  • Set the vision for end to end data governance and master data integrity across Vendor, Material, and Bill of Materials datasets to turn raw data into high impact business intelligence
  • Serve as the primary digital ambassador and storyteller for North American Procurement digital evolution, converting complex technical outputs into compelling business narratives that drive cross functional alignment
  • Champion the digital change management roadmap, ensuring seamless organization wide adoption of new platforms through effective strategic communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Lead cross functional alignment across Finance, Global Supply Chain, and Global Commodities, turning technical insights into business narratives that upskill the organization and institutionalize high performance standards
  • Leverage your coding and analytics expertise across Python, R, and SQL to eliminate operational friction and drive process maturity
  • Drive regional operational stability by embedding procurement rigor into the supply chain while securing optimal key performance indicator results
  • Optimize inventory by balancing customer service with working capital requirements while maintaining strict adherence to Environmental Occupational Health and Safety, Quality, and Regulatory compliance standards
  • Oversee critical supplier management, including Supplier Managed Inventory and service agreement execution, to enforce policy, mitigate risk, and guarantee supply assurance across North American operations

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Finance, or a related technical field
  • 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Data Strategy, or Digital Transformation
  • Experience in project management and execution of digital and AI driven projects within global, complex supply chain or procurement environments
  • Advanced proficiency in data governance, visualization tools including Tableau and PowerBI, coding languages including Python, R, and SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP
  • Demonstrated success in cost planning, financial consolidation, and delivering profit and loss impacting projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, or a related professional certification
  • Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and the leadership skills necessary to inspire cross functional teams

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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.

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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.

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About the Company

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Colgate-Palmolive Co

The small soap and candle business that William Colgate began in New York City early in the 19th century is now, more than 200 years later, a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Throughout this history, Colgate people and Colgate values have been at the heart of our success. Today, Colgate focuses on four core businesses Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate now sells its products in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
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10,000 employees or more
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Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
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