Manager, Production Plant Procurement (Piscataway, NJ, US)

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #174699 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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.

As our Plant Procurement Manager you will be the strategic guardian of our manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring the stability and quality of all direct materials powering our Personal Care portfolio. This is a high impact role where you will actively lead regional cost mitigation and risk management strategies.

You are the vital link connecting our manufacturing floor with external suppliers, taking total ownership of sourcing challenges before they impact production. Partnering directly with the Director of Manufacturing and the End to End Supply Chain, you will provide the critical communication, financial foresight, and operational support necessary to keep our facility agile, efficient, and running at peak performance.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Execute highly effective negotiations for specific local raw and packaging materials while collaborating with the Global Procurement team to implement category specific strategies at the manufacturing site level

• Manage suppliers, materials, and procurement processes to deliver performance objectives measured by corporate, division, and local critical metrics

• Facilitate collaborative relationships between suppliers, customer service, and quality functions

• Collaborate with Category Manufacturing Services to develop proactive risk management strategies for key materials

• Ensure the timely delivery of new products and packaging layouts according to division grids and material portfolio initiatives

• Ensure the flawless implementation of key performance and compliance initiatives with suppliers

• Lead the implementation of Supplier Managed Inventory programs with targeted vendors

• Provide functional procurement resources and leadership support on task forces, acquisition studies, and major corporate projects

• Manage budget preparation and completion utilizing sophisticated divisional and global commodity market insights

• Optimize raw and packaging material inventories directly against local customer service requirements and working capital targets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical/business field

• 8+ years of procurement experience supporting a manufacturing environment

• Experience in running Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with strong data analysis skills

• Expertise in material strategies and cost models with a deep understanding of commodity impacts

• Solid understanding and hands on proficiency with SAP systems, advanced procurement analytics tools, and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration or professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, or Project Management Professional

• Direct hands on plant operations or manufacturing facility experience

• Deep understanding of advanced sourcing methodologies including market analysis, contract execution, and supplier relationship management

• Demonstrated agility and resilience in managing competing priorities, navigating ambiguity, and driving results in a high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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 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. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing 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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