Procuremnt Specialist (Commercial Svcs)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#168911 - Hidalgo Mexico City Mexico

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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.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategicCommercial Procurement Specialist to join our Latin America Procurement team. This role requires a results-driven professional with a strong ability to influence senior leadership drive strategic initiatives and manage high-value supplier relationships to enhance business performance.

This is a critical role within the organization demanding commitment analytical thinking and strong negotiation skills to ensure the company achieves its cost quality innovation and operational efficiency goals. The ideal candidate must have a proactive and strategic mindset capable of leading key procurement projects that impact business growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute best-in-class sourcing strategies for the CP Latin America region including Hills LA to drive cost optimization supplier innovation and business value creation.

• Build and manage high-impact relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

• Lead complex negotiations and establish long-term agreements with key suppliers to secure competitive advantages.

• Define and implement supplier selection and performance management processes to ensure high service levels cost efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Champion supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives within marketing and related procurement areas.

• Monitor and analyze industry trends risks and opportunities to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.

• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams (Marketing Finance Supply Chain Legal etc.) to enhance procurements strategic impact on business goals.

• Lead the rollout of global and divisional procurement strategies ensuring alignment with corporate initiatives.

• Track and report procurement KPIs providing actionable insights to drive continuous improvements.

• Present key results and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and the Americas executive team.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration International Business Supply Chain or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of strategic procurement experience preferably in marketing or commercial procurement.

• Proven experience in supplier relationship management strategic negotiations contract development and cost optimization initiatives.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate and influence senior leadership effectively.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to assess market dynamics and drive competitive sourcing strategies.

• Expertise in project management methodologies and e-Procurement tools.

• Proficiency in competitive bidding and strategic sourcing methodologies.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).

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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