Procurement Manager

Colgate-Palmolive (Bangkok)

Bangkok, Thailand

Colgate-Palmolive is among the world’s most trusted and recognized brands, serving hundreds of millions of consumers across over 220 countries. A truly global company, we have a world of opportunities and experiences to offer. Every one of our employees plays an important role in ensuring we deliver the quality products consumers rely on to care for themselves and the ones they love. So we recognize that our success is driven by these talented and dedicated Colgate people around the world. And in turn we are dedicated to the success of our people, offering an array of resources to help expand their professional and personal horizons - from stimulating career opportunities and access to world-class training and leadership development programs, to wellness initiatives and opportunities to contribute to the communities where we live and work. We’re committed to helping our people get where they want to go. Explore the world of opportunities and experiences Colgate-Palmolive has to offer you.

Detail posisi

At Colgate-Palmolive, we're looking for a motivated and inspiring Procurement Manager to lead our purchasing efforts and ensure excellence across our supply chain.

Kewajiban

• Drive Performance: Lead and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal purchasing results.
• Strategic Negotiations: Conduct effective negotiations for local raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods with external manufacturers.
• Budget Management: Implement and monitor the procurement budget for materials and finished goods under your purview.
• Inventory Optimization: Ensure raw and packaging material inventories are optimized for efficiency and minimal waste.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams, including Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, and Finance, to enforce purchasing policies, resolve issues, and align strategies.
• New Product Launches: Collaborate with product launch teams to ensure new products are executed seamlessly.
• Growth Initiatives: Play a key role in local Funding the Growth Programs.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize SAP and other “e-tools” (like auctions and e-Savings) to drive growth, simplification, and standardization.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Colgate-Palmolive and government guidelines related to EOHS, Quality, and Regulatory standards for materials.
• Leadership and Development: Inspire and coach individuals, fostering teamwork and providing oversight, including performance appraisals and delegation.

Kualifikasi

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Technical or Business fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of functional experience with at least 2 years in managerial or supervisory roles.
• Industry Advantage: Experience in the Consumer Goods Industry and packaging is highly valued.
• Project Management: Proven project management experience is essential.
• Manufacturing Acumen: Hands-on experience in a manufacturing business.
• Soft Skills: Proactive, with strong initiative, analytical thinking, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to our Chonburi plant and other Colgate subsidiaries.
• Language and Technical Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written English, along with strong competence in Google tools and other computer skills.