Divisional Procurement Specialist Hill's

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #163866 - 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.
 

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible to ensure the supply, cost, quality and service of divisional materials. They will also be responsible for Sustainability, Animal Welfare activities, working closely with Corporate GPO Sustainability team, Divisional partners and suppliers to track and report progress against sustainability roadmaps in support of our Corporate sustainability goals. 

Responsibilities:     

• ​Secure the assigned strategic supplier base, to guarantee consistent and reliable supply of quality ingredients at competitive cost

• Track, monitor and drive key supplier performance indicators across quality, service, costs and puts corrective actions in place when required

• Effectively negotiate commercial terms and conditions

• Building sourcing category expertise to provide market and financial insights

• Driving effective internal relationships to ensure delivery of business plans

• Act as liaison between Hill’s and GPO Sustainability team related to initiatives such as Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Human Rights

• Support the Hill’s Procurement Teams to track and report progress for the sustainability and animal welfare initiatives and goals 

• Engage with suppliers to confirm action plans, projects and drive discussions and report  progress against goals and rise challenges and obstacles to meet our goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree  in Sustainability Management, focus on Carbon Management, Sustainability and Environmental Management degree, Business Management with focus on Environmental Studies in a technical or business field, or related fields

• 3+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience

• Understanding of Supply Chain

• Data Gathering and Analysis, Digital Systems Awareness

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of  related Ag Commodities / Pet Food industry would be an asset

• An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM or CPSM) is desirable

• Knowledge of GHG (Green House Gas) Protocols 

• Understanding of Life Cycle Ass