Commercial Svcs Procuremnt Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173185 - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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.
 

Job Summary

As a Commercial Services Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and executing the sourcing strategy for commercial services spend categories to maximize quality, cost, and service levels.

Reporting to Commercial Svcs Procurement Mgr, applying strategic sourcing methodologies to meet internal stakeholder requirements and organizational priorities. This is an exciting role that allows you to drive business growth and maximize value by generating significant free cash flow (FTF) returns and managing optimization opportunities across the Latin America region. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute best-in-class sourcing strategies for the Latin America Commercial Services region to drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and value creation for the business. 
• Build and manage high-impact relationships with senior management and key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives. 
• Lead complex negotiations and establish long-term agreements with key suppliers to ensure competitive advantages for the organization. 
• Define and implement supplier selection and performance management processes to guarantee high service levels, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. 
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal) to enhance the strategic impact of procurement on business objectives. 
• Monitor industry trends and risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Business, or a related field. 
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement and corporate spend management. 
• Language: Advanced proficiency in English (both spoken and written). 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google collaboration tools. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems Knowledge: Previous experience with SAP and Ariba.
•  Industry Experience: Previous experience within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

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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