Associate Manager​/Manager, Global Commercial Services and Marketing Procurement

Associate Manager/Manager, Global Commercial Services and Marketing Procurement

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.

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

Start Date:

5/19/26 Hybrid Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #173300 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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.

As the Manager/Associate Manager, Global Commercial Services and Marketing Procurement, you will be a key architect in executing our global strategy for sourcing the capabilities that shape how we listen to and engage with consumers worldwide. You will provide best-in-class sourcing decisions across multiple commercial services spend categories, ensuring our investments deliver powerful and sustainable competitive advantage. You will act as a centralizing force for strategic cohesion across diverse business segments, including Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition.

By implementing integrated sourcing strategies, you will leverage our global scale to maximize value while respecting critical local cultural nuances.

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Execute comprehensive global sourcing strategies for a multi-million-dollar spend portfolio, including, but not limited to Insights and Analytics, Character Licensing, Communication Agencies, and other strategic business services.
• Personally lead and execute negotiations with global data providers, licensing partners, and specialized marketing agencies.
• Move beyond price-based discussions to secure complex agreements that drive innovation, risk management, transparency, and long-term strategic value.
• Establish and govern a rigorous Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program using KPIs and performance scorecards to ensure continuous improvement from strategic partners.
• Innovation & Technology Integration
• Stay ahead of industry trends by evaluating emerging technologies and disruptive platforms within the insights space.
• Support the strategic roadmap for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics into the spend managed lifecycle, including predictive spend analysis and automated contract evaluation.
• Champion the adoption of key procurement tools to ensure the team is data-driven and digitally fluent.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
• Cultivate trust-based relationships with senior leaders…