Specialist​/Associate Manager, Divisional Procurement

Specialist/Associate Manager, Divisional 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.

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 escalate 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.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $86,000.00 - $ 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.

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