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Procurement Manager - Logistics Services

Colgate-Palmolive

Piscataway, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$124,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Animal Nutrition, Ariba, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Blueprints, Business Administration, Business Case, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Home Care, Improvement Metrics, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Negotiation Skills, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Pallet Jack, Performance Analysis, Personal Care, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, SAP, Scorecarding, Skin Care, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Talent Management, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Vendor/Supplier Diversity, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Warehousing
LOCATION
Piscataway, NJ
POSTED
15 days ago
No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #174493 - 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 the Procurement Manager, Demand Services, you will join our Global Procurement Organization to lead the strategic sourcing and commercial management for the $100MM North America Warehousing portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Demand Services Procurement for North America and Hill’s, you will act as a key strategic advisor within our end-to-end supply chain services team. Developing and implementing next-generation warehousing strategies, you will have the unique opportunity to head high-visibility automation blueprints and shape the global "Warehouse of the Future" framework. Influencing cross-functional leadership and major third-party logistics (3PL) providers, you will directly drive value, innovation, and network resilience across an organization trusted in households worldwide.


Responsibilities:


+ Lead end-to-end category strategies and major request-for-proposal (RFP) processes for North America warehousing services, including 3PL providers, pallets, and large-scale facility automation initiatives across real estate and operational expenditure streams

+ Drive cost excellence and cash generation targets across the logistics network by championing advanced should-cost modeling and negotiating long-term agreements with built-in continuous improvement metrics

+ Deploy comprehensive supplier governance, holistic risk assessments, and material segmentation frameworks to systematically eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and advance network resilience

+ Manage the complete contract lifecycle from requirements gathering to execution, leveraging digital Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools to guarantee 100% compliance with corporate procurement policies

+ Elevate partnerships with strategic suppliers through a formalized Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, tracking performance via automated scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to foster joint value and innovation

+ Integrate corporate value-driven sustainability roadmaps into sourcing strategies, accelerating supplier risk assessments and expanding the localized supplier diversity network


Required Qualifications:


+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ 8+ years of professional procurement or strategic sourcing experience or 6+ years experience with a Master's degree.

+ Proven experience managing the full end-to-end commissioning cycle, including supplier tendering or commercial negotiations, and contract awards.

+ Strong technical proficiency with enterprise procurement administration systems (such as SAP Ariba or Master Data Management tools) alongside standard corporate workspace applications


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, with a proven track record of negotiating high-value logistics agreements exceeding $10MM USD

+ Advanced degree or specialized focus in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable discipline

+ Strong alignment with core leadership principles: a demonstrated ability to cultivate trust by listening with empathy, create the future through professional curiosity, and commit to high-performance impact

+ Outstanding cross-functional influencing and communication skills, with the capability to act as a trusted advisor and present complex business cases directly to senior supply chain leadership

+ Passion for digital transformation, with experience integrating advanced market intelligence, automated tools, or AI-driven analytics into daily sourcing workflows


Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $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.


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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.


For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .


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About the Company

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Colgate-Palmolive

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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
WEBSITE
https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us

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