Assoc Mgr, Media Procurement Services

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #169511 - Overland Park, Kansas, 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.
 

Are you passionate about driving innovation and making an impact through strategic procurement?

 

We are seeking an Associate Manager of Media Procurement Services in Overland Park, KS who will play a key role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for over $800MM of media initiatives across North America. You’ll be at the forefront of change, influencing supplier relationships and media investments to maximize value for Colgate-Palmolive, Hill’s, and CP Skin Health Group. Step into a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your leadership will power business growth. 

 

At Colgate-Palmolive, our Procurement team is committed to ensuring that every decision we make contributes to customer satisfaction and product excellence.  Procurement’s mission is to champion innovation, enable growth, and deliver functional excellence through advanced technologies within a dynamic environment that supports the company’s ongoing success. Our team is empowered to develop solutions that fuel Colgate-Palmolive's purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting processes for media, e-commerce, retail media, influencer, advertising production, and agency operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving collaboration, value creation, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement innovative media sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and process optimization.

• Conduct ongoing market analysis, supplier segmentation, and spend analytics to inform strategic decisions and deliver on KPIs.

• Foster supplier diversity and manage robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs to deliver excellence and innovation across categories.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies while leading RFI/RFP processes, risk management, and digital transformation projects in support of the Global Procurement agenda.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.

• 8+ years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Media, or Marketing-related roles.

• Deep understanding of media and advertising operations within a CPG or agency environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to analyze complex data, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts.

• Deep understanding of media and advertising operations within a CPG or agency environment.

• Advanced skills in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic cost management.

• Proficiency with procurement software and exposure to leading digital/data analytics initiatives.

• Strong leadership, innovation mindset, and a passion for driving change and sharing best practices across teams.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, demonstrated via impactful project execution.

 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 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 compreh