Global Sustainable Sourcing Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #170206 - New York, New York, 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.
 

Scope:

The Manager, Global Procurement Strategy will lead Colgate-Palmolive’s value‑chain decarbonization across priority procurement categories. You will embed Scope 3 reduction into sourcing strategies and supplier engagement, partner with divisions and functions to deliver measurable business impact, and build the capabilities, data, and governance needed to accelerate progress against our Science‑Based Targets. Additionally, you will contribute to supplier water resilience efforts.

Responsiblities:

• Own the Scope 3 decarbonization roadmap for Purchased Goods & Services; define milestones and value cases (cost, risk, growth) and strategise progress in line with Colgate’s Science Based Net Zero Targets.

• Embed carbon as a decision variable in procurement category strategies, RFPs, contracts.

• Lead supplier engagement programs: identify & activate priority suppliers on target‑setting, renewable energy, primary data and reduction plans; co‑develop abatement levers and track progress.

• Partner with R&D/Packaging, Procurement Innovation, Quality, Manufacturing and Sustainability to unlock design, material, and process levers (e.g., material switches, recycled content, energy).

• Advance data quality and transparency: improve primary data coverage, emission‑factor quality, and automation for reporting and scenario modeling in line with guidelines set by the ESG controller team.

• Build internal capability: role‑based training for buyers and category leaders; toolkits, playbooks, and commercial levers for decarbonization.

• Govern and report: run cross‑functional forums, track KPIs, and report progress to leadership and external disclosures in partnership with Global Sustainability.

• Identify and scale pilots (e.g., supplier energy programs, low‑carbon materials, Regenerative Agriculture) with clear P&L and emissions outcomes.

• Engage with priority Suppliers on Water Resilience.

• Actively participate in Industry Coalitions to co-develop standards, share best practices and accelerate decarbonization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related fields.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Sustainability (Climate).

• Passion for corporate social responsibility, supplier engagement, and sustainable sourcing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.

• Experience in Sustainable Sourcing.

• Curious mindset with strong interest in identifying and understanding new trends.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at once.

• Strong strategic and analytical skills.

• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to develop key messages for internal and external communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $120,000.00 - $168,500.00 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 comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Ad