Specialist​/Associate Manager, Capital & Infrastructure Procurement

Specialist/Associate Manager, Capital & Infrastructure Procurement

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Specialist/Associate Manager, Capital & Infrastructure Procurement to join our North America Business Services Procurement team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for over $150M+ of manufacturing automation, plant infrastructure, conveyor loops, and facility expansion initiatives across our North America production sites (including Colgate and Hill's Pet Nutrition).

You will transition our capital spend tracking from a historical budget view into a proactive, forward-looking sourcing pipeline. Step into a dynamic environment where your technical expertise in capital markets, data-driven forecasting, and cross-functional leadership will directly mitigate supply chain risk and power business growth.

This role leads complex engineering sourcing and contracting activities in full compliance with Global Procurement guidelines. You will promote advanced category management, strategic sourcing methodologies, and robust stakeholder engagement to deliver efficiencies, cost-savings, and capital optimization across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will be a Specialist or Associate Manager level, dependent on the experience of the successful candidate. This position can be based in either Overland Park, Kansas or Piscataway, New Jersey, depending on the selected candidate's location.

Responsibilities:

• Pipeline ownership:
  Develop, maintain, and own a forward-looking Capital Sourcing Pipeline to provide senior leadership with 12-to-24-month visibility into upcoming plant expenditures, project milestones, and target savings.
• Sourcing & Execution:
  Lead end-to-end sourcing, commercial/technical negotiations, and contracting processes for high-value factory automation, processing equipment, and site infrastructure projects.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy:
  Build highly collaborative, trust-based relationships with remote internal partners, including Plant Directors, Project Engineers, Site Operations, and Corporate Finance.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
  Manage robust SRM programs with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering contractors to drive lead-time reductions, innovation, and strict risk mitigation.
• Market & Spend Analytics:
  Conduct ongoing market analysis, supplier financial segmentation, and predictive spend analytics to convert raw capital data into actionable business intelligence.
• Compliance & Governance:
  Lead RFI/RFP processes, ensure total alignment with Global Procurement compliance policies, and champion digital transformation/data integrity tools within the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain operations, with a dedicated focus on Capital Expenditure (Cap Ex) or Manufacturing Operations.
• Deep understanding of capital equipment contracting, commercial construction/engineering terminology, and asset lifecycle cost management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of navigating complex cross-functional environments, managing stakeholder friction calmly, and influencing without direct authority across tenured teams.
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