Manager/Sr. Manager, Procurement Global Co-Manufacturing Strategy

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162887 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Responsiblities:

• Drive business growth by ensuring that our innovation needs are met by the competencies of our External Manufacturing network. Conduct comprehensive market research and scouting to uncover new capabilities and potential partnerships that will bolster innovation, enable cost savings, and enhance our contingency planning strategies.

• Own External Manufacturing Supplier Relationship Management discipline in the company and lead differentiated partnership programs governance for EM’s

• Work in close partnership with divisions and cross-functional teams to establish a reliable and resilient Ext Mfg network worldwide through solid procurement fundamentals

• Embed the Holistic Risk Management program worldwide and collaborate on developing mitigation strategies to guarantee uninterrupted business operations

• Monitor progress and coordinate efforts to enhance External Manufacturing adherence to CP's quality and social responsibility standards, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Social Responsibility Self-Assessment (SRSA) criteria

• Create  effective contracting models for EM and JV/JDA partners, including multi year value models for mutual benefit and sustained performance

• Develop and execute contracting strategies that incorporate essential clauses linked to the external manufacturer segmentation, ensuring that the contracts accurately represent the nature of the relationship and the value anticipated from our partners

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Ext Mfg

Required Skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor  degree is required
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in  Procurement, Supply Chain or R&D.
• Strong aptitude for computers with experience working in SAP, Google, Excel and regulatory databases.

Preferred Skills:

• Candidates must exhibit good written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical and organizational skills. 
• Candidates must exhibit the ability to work independently, as well as exhibit team building skills.
• Highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• Self-starter
• This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Diplomacy and tact are required at all times.
• Knowledgeable in direct materials ( packaging) used in consumer products preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $144,000.00 - $171,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

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