Demand Svcs Assoc. Procurement Mgr (167350)
Demand Svcs Assoc. Procurement Mgr (167350)
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#167350 - Warsaw Mazovia Poland
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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.
The Associate Procurement Manager for our Demand services (logistics) and Customization function located in EU will develop and implement best in class Regional Strategic Sourcing Plan Lead strategic contract negotiations and handle key internal and external partnerships activities across the regio.
This role will partner with Supply chain finance and other teams across EU to create a holistic strategic sourcing approach across all business units. He / She will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for sourcing transportation warehousing and co-packing to address both the short and long term capacity requirements of the CP and Hills brand. They will have responsibility for the creation and execution of contractual agreements in line with CP corporate policies and play a key role in deciding on the right contractual approach for each country.
The individual will also be accountable for driving strategic alliances with key vendors in the category to unlock value for CP and identify innovation that can help drive Colgate towards its strategic goals.
On a day to day basis the individual will support the business in resolving purchasing related activities risks price forecast management and critical service/quality issues.
This role will also be seen as critical in providing vital market knowledge for the category across the region. This will be achieved by building and maintaining a strong network in the key countries attending industry forums and understanding the key market dynamics for the individual will have responsibility for preparing the market&contractual assumptions that form the basis of the budget and LE process and will play a lead role in sharing the assumptions and context to the business.
The individual will play a key role in unlocking FTG through commercial and efficiency initiatives and ensuring all vendors are adhering to CP policies and actively seeking to mitigate financial or operational risk.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Demand Service Procurement Associate Manager plays an integral role by:
Be the principle procurement relationship lead across EU for the Demand organization
Accountable for the Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and working with the entire business unit to drive compliance and improvement.
Participating in the development negotiation and implementation of contract agreements with freight and warehousing suppliers and contract manufacturers (co-packers).
Identifying developing and managing strategic business relationships internally and externally to ensure the alignment of sourcing strategies to meet business requirements
Working collaboratively with team members business and functional business partners and suppliers to develop and monitor procurement project plans to ensure sourcing projects are delivered on time and within budget
Gaining comprehensive industry knowledge of best practices processes and technology trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategy. Develops cost models.
Identifying metrics tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier innovation and efficiencies.
Support continuous improvement programs with key suppliers and develop supplier Scorecards with a selected group of suppliers
Develop implement and report Budget LE FTG
Develop Risk Management platforms and ensure all vendors are screened for financial and operational inefficiencies
Support Responsible Sourcing initiatives including tracking compliance for public sustainability goals
Understanding of market structure and drivers within freight and warehousing with risk management overview and identifies opportunities and challenges
Drive Supplier collaboration and focus on efficiency and productivity improvements Support the business as it develops its multi channel strategy by providing procurement and market knowledge on focusing on the E-com and customization areas. DTC e Commerce etc and champion in innovation and automation
Work with Carriers Customers and other manufacturers to optimize Freight network
Look at E2E freight (including DP freight) to create continuous freight moves
Understands real estate labor and temp labor market by region or capable to source reliable information
Perform thorough spend analysis and apply spend analytics best practices
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelors degree (or equivalent local university degree) in Supply Chain Finance or Economics
At least 6-7 years of Logistics or Logistics procurement practice
Full understanding of Logistics market within different regions in AEA
Preferred qualifications include:
An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM CPIM or Project Management) is desirable
Be a highly capable negotiator able to handle significant amounts of ambiguity and negotiating conditions
Advanced contract negotiation skills and strategic cost analysis disciplines as it relates to the industry and the ability to evaluate the competitiveness for the particular commodity.
Practical experience with core procurement skills such as market analysis contract development and management supplier selection negotiation supplier performance and supplier relationship management as well as some Marketing specific knowledge.
Practical experience in creating RFPs (Request for Proposals).
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 25%
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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 should you require accommodation.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
