Sr. Manager, Global Information Technology and Corporate Services Procurement

Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses - Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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.

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Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Global Information Technology and Corporate Services Procurement

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

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Start Date:

6/16/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #173225 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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.

Creating the future of global sourcing, you will own the strategic roadmap for high-impact categories including IT, Telecom, and Professional Services. In this role, you will influence senior leadership and lead critical negotiations that directly impact operational efficiency and innovation across 200 countries. This is a unique opportunity to lead digital procurement transformations and build collaborative partnerships across IT, HR, Legal, and Finance as we "Create the Future" together.

Responsibilities:

* Lead Regional Strategy:
Develop and execute short- and long-range sourcing strategic plans for Professional and Corporate Services, ensuring alignment with technology roadmaps and enterprise priorities.

* Master Complex Negotiations:
Lead high-stakes contract negotiations for SaaS, cloud services, and global managed services, focusing on multi-dimensional value such as risk mitigation, service levels (SLAs), and favorable commercial terms.

* Deliver Financial Impact & Project Excellence:
Drive cost reduction and cash flow goals by directing the end-to-end execution of complex sourcing projects; you will implement Total Cost Ownership models and process efficiency initiatives to optimize spend while ensuring global projects are delivered on time and within budget.

* Champion Digital Transformation:
Actively support the Global Procurement Digital roadmap by adopting Agentic AI, autonomous digital workers, and advanced spend analytics to enhance decision-making and automate routine tasks.

* Manage Supplier Ecosystems:
Establish governance frameworks for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to ensure business continuity, performance compliance, and continuous innovation from strategic partners.

* Stakeholder Engagement:
Partner with senior leaders in Finance, Legal, and IT to align procurement actions with key business goals and lead cross-functional workshops for change management.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Business…