No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #169193 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico **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. Responsible for conducting detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers. Develop and maintain vendor relationships including tracking and analysis of vendor spend and performance. While keeping an elevated engagement and alignment with our internal stakeholders and external partners to address the top business priorities, optimize the supply of goods and services and address cost reduction opportunities for Colgate, Hills Pet & Filorgas Companies. **JOB EXPECTATIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Develop and implement data-driven sourcing strategies by applying spend analytics, industry benchmarking, and best practices to achieve savings and simplification targets. + Follow the Global Procurement governance in all projects, CRMC (Contract Risk Management Committee) approvals, eSourcing tools, Supplier Code of Conduct sign off, etc.. + Support procurement risk assessment and mitigation plans. + Manage vendor creation, approvals, and ensure ethical relationships. + Ensure Stakeholder engagement to better understand the business needs and align on resources and priorities. + Lead effective contract execution and management for assigned categories. + Perform annual supplier segmentation & Drive process improvements within the category. + Lead and standardize e-Sourcing processes and templates. + Maintain Ariba Procurement tools + Take leadership on key initiatives with a proactive attitude. + Provide prompt support for ad-hoc requests from the global or divisional organization. + Support Manager with Customization & Warehousing Categories Management and supplier negotiations. **SKILLS EXPECTED** + Strong Business Analysis. Using business tools and information systems when solving problems and making decisions. Using data to support recommendations. + Negotiation skills. Planning and anticipation, demonstrates professionalism in all business settings and shows ability to control emotions, mannerisms, and communication style. + Teamwork and Relationship building. Being a team player when interacting with stakeholders and peers. Able to manage relationships at all levels of the organization + Project management skills & Setting Priorities + Ability to work cross functional and cross regional. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Min 3-5 years in the supply chain and/or procurement + Knowledge and experience on the Mexico Transportation Market (rates and negotiations) + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or relevant field. **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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk\_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation. \#LI-On-site