NA Marketing Services Procurement Sr. Specialist
Company: Colgate-Palmolive
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country# 142342 -
Piscataway, New Jersey, United StatesSalary Grade: 13The Indirect
Procurement Sr Specialist will assist with sourcing activities
which support internal and external partners while delivering
efficiencies and optimization in the Marketing Spend Category. The
primary responsibilities include ensuring that a sound sourcing
process is implemented in compliance with the Global Procurement
guidelines while promoting the utilization of procurement
methodology through brand, category management and strategic
sourcing activities, as well as supporting partners in Marketing
mainly.We look for a sourcing specialist with strategic
sourcing/procurement experience in Marketing spend categories with
excellent negotiation and communication skills, able to work
independently and keen on working in cross-cultural working
environment. Someone who demonstrates clarity and passion in
driving a shared vision, objectives, values and principles.Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the engagement of the internal partners, understanding
local marketing business context while building a pipeline of
projects that have the highest innovation, cost reduction and
growth potential.
- Deliver the current and long term Global Procurement
Priorities
- Lead the roll-out and seamless execution of the Global and
Divisional Marketing strategies for Marketing & Promotion.
- Collaborate with external partners to develop Sustainable
solutions
- Development and execution of the Procurement strategy to handle
Advertising spend
- Execute pre-sourcing, sourcing, and post- sourcing
activities
- Lead requests for information (RFI) and request for proposal
(RFP) for goods and services through procurement eTools.
- Partner with Legal to negotiate and finalize goods and services
contracts
- Analize NA Commercial spend to identify key growth and
simplification opportunities
- Participate in Industry events to stay current related to
standard methodologies, and bring new insights to the
organization.
- Work closely with the Supplier Diversity team to plan and
execute a solid diverse spend strategy.
- Lead/support other Commercial projects as needed
- Prepare and present price trends and forecast during Budgeting
process for the managed spend categories
- Work closely with Finance to align key cost reduction
projectsQualifications:Required qualifications include:
- BA/BS degree in Marketing or Business or similar
- 4+ years of Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, CS&L or
Financial experiencePreferred qualifications include:
- Google tools proficiency
- An advanced degree (MBA) is desirable.
- Experience using Procurement eTools
- Experience using SAP
- Experience in Supplier Relationship and Contract Lifecycle
ManagementSalary Range $108,000 - $120,800 USDPay is based on
several non discriminatory factors including but not limited to
experience, education, skills and office location. In addition to
your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and
competitive benefits package.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate 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.Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can
apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover
letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not
considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We
look forward to your application.Colgate-Palmolive is a leading
global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care,
Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its
products in over 200 countries and territories around the world
under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate,
Palmolive, elmex, Toms of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed
Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin,
Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills
Science Diet and Hills Prescription Diet.For more information about
Colgates global business, visit the Companys web site at
http://www.colgatepalmolive.com . To learn more about Colgate
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program, please
visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com . To learn more about Hill's and
the Hills Food, Shelter & Love program please visit
http://www.hillspet.com . To learn more about Toms of Maine please
visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com .Reasonable accommodation during
the application process is available for persons with disabilities.
Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the
subject "Accommodation Request" should you require
accommodation.
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