Plant Procurement Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
134144 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

**Position Objective**

The Plant Procurement Specialist supports the Direct Materials supply strategy, ensuring that the local, divisional and global policies, required to comply with Colgate's Total Cost, Quality, Service & Sustainability expectations, are flawless met.

**Position Scope**

The Plant Procurement Specialist is responsible for resolving service and quality issues for the plant. He/she will ensure the identification, implementation and maintenance of the lowest “total cost” supply strategies with the best possible service and quality for all materials required by internal customers. He/she will also support and implement the strategies developed by the global Category Manager and the Regional Category Procurement Manager. Also can support Regional initiatives defined as part of his/her development and connecting his experience.

The Plant Procurement Specialist will also support FTG generation and implementation. He/she will be the key support for the local Supply Chain management with respect to FTG, supplier issues, quality improvement, technical projects, supply opportunities etc.

The Plant Procurement will support or lead negotiation of supply/service agreements with identified CMs, as well as ensures Colgate planning and quality systems are integrated with 3rd Party Providers.

He/She is also responsible for the ongoing relationship management of the selected 3rd party Contract Manufactures (if applicable) and maintain constant communication with suppliers under his/her responsibility.

**Position Deliverables**
- Accountable for the Purchasing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and working with the local Supply Chain;
- Executes effective negotiations for specific local raw and packaging materials;
- Implements and monitors the Procurement budget and financials for the specific materials of responsibility;
- Accountable for optimizing raw and packing material inventories against Customer Service and working capital targets;
- Ensures the highest level of Customer Service is provided to our Customers through the development and maintenance of order replenishment best practices;
- Interfaces with suppliers’ sales, technical and other functional groups as well as Colgate Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing and Finance functions to enforce Purchasing policies, resolves issues, aligns service, ensure sustainability and governance compliance and financial strategies;
- Together with New Product launch teams, ensures new products are executed effectively;
- Contributes to local Funding the Growth Programs and support Local and Regional Risk Management platforms for materials under responsibility;
- Leverages SAP in day-to-day function, including entering prices into the system (where responsible);
- Executes efforts in using “e-tools” (auctions, e-Savings, etc.) to help drive Funding the Growth, simplification and standardization programs;
- Coordinates implementation of SMI with appropriate suppliers for the relevant plant;
- Accountable for adhering to Colgate-Palmolive, and governmental guidelines related to EOHS, Quality, and Regulatory for materials of responsibility. Develops awareness, and influences compliance with local government laws and regulations pertaining to materials;
- Continues to improve oneself by way of training, information sharing, coaching and feedback, appraisals, delegation and implementing best practices;
- Develops documented understanding of local market structure and drivers for his/her materials, with risk management overview, and identifies opportunities and threats;
- Reinforce foundational supply assurance by reducing single source risk, ensuring dual qualification for new items, and reviewing business continuity plans with key suppliers in all stages of procurement.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Business Field (Business Administration/ Engineering)
- Experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain areas
- Advanced English Level
- Knowledge in Excel/ Google Suite
- Good Analysis and Decision Making skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration and Effective Communication skills
- Good Planning and Priority Settings skills

**Nice to Have**
- Knowledge in SAP
- Middle Spanish Level
- Experience on Consumer Goods Industry

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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