Manager, Production Plant Procurement - Piscataway, NJ

Job Overview Colgate‑Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in more than 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Guided by values of caring, inclusiveness, and courage, we strive to create a healthier future for people and their pets. As 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 high‑impact role requires you to actively lead regional cost mitigation and risk management strategies, partnering closely with the Director of Manufacturing and End‑to‑End Supply Chain to keep our facility agile, efficient, and operating at peak performance. We seek talents from Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you possess the requisite skill set, educational background, and experience, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities Execute highly effective negotiations for 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 timely delivery of new products and packaging layouts according to division grids and material portfolio initiatives. Ensure 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 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 RFIs and 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. Eligible employees may also receive discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives. Location Piscataway, New Jersey #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs