Manager, Production Plant Procurement - Piscataway, NJ

About the role

The Plant Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight of the manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring the stability and quality of all direct materials for the Personal Care portfolio. This role involves leading regional cost mitigation and risk management strategies, collaborating with suppliers, and implementing key performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• 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

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Supplier management and negotiation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Procurement process management
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Financial forecasting and budgeting
• Advanced sourcing methodologies

Benefits

Colgate-Palmolive offers a competitive salary range of $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD, with potential for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Schedule

Salaried employees may work a standard 40-hour workweek.