Specialist/Associate Manager, Divisional Procurement

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #173941 - Overland Park, Kansas, 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. Role Summary & Purpose We are looking for a Specialist/Associate Procurement Manager to join our Hill’s Pet Nutrition Direct Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous supply, competitive cost, quality, and service of divisional materials. Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, this role works closely with Divisional stakeholders and suppliers to track and report progress in support of Hill’s strategic goals. The position title for this role (Specialist or Associate Manager) will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Strategic Supply Assurance: Secure the assigned strategic supplier base to guarantee the consistent, reliable supply of quality ingredients at a competitive cost structure. Supplier Performance Management: Track, monitor, and drive key supplier performance indicators (KPIs) across quality, service, and costs, implementing robust corrective actions when required. Commercial Negotiation: Lead and effectively execute negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and conditions. Market & Category Intelligence: Build deep sourcing category expertise to provide the organization with actionable market and financial insights. Stakeholder Collaboration: Drive effective, trust-based relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure the seamless alignment and delivery of business plans. Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and deliver professional updates and strategic presentations to key internal stakeholders as needed. Supplier Governance & Escalation: Engage proactively with suppliers to confirm action plans, drive performance discussions, report progress against goals, and systematically escalation operational challenges as needed. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 4+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain operations. Technical Skills: Experience with data gathering and analysis, with a keen understanding of digital systems and experience using AI tools. Preferred Qualifications An understanding of related Ag Commodities / Pet Food industry would be an asset An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPM or CPSM) is desirable Strong functional competency in Supply Chain operations Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $86,000.00 - $137,000.00 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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hill's Pet Nutrition