Hiring: Manager, Production Plant Procurement Company: Colgate-Palmolive Location: Piscataway, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:03:25 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Project Management, Risk Management, SAP About the job Experience: •8+ years of procurement experience supporting a manufacturing environment Required Skills: •As our Plant Procurement Manager you will be the strategic guardian of our manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring the stability and quality of all direct materials powering our Personal Care portfolio. •This is a high impact role where you will actively lead regional cost mitigation and risk management strategies. •Partnering directly with the Director of Manufacturing and the End to End Supply Chain, you will provide the critical communication, financial foresight, and operational support necessary to keep our facility agile, efficient, and running at peak performance. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical/business field •Expertise in material strategies and cost models with a deep understanding of commodity impacts •Solid understanding and hands on proficiency with SAP systems, advanced procurement analytics tools, and Google Workspace •Master of Business Administration or professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, or Project Management Professional •Direct hands on plant operations or manufacturing facility experience •Comprehensive expertise in advanced sourcing methodologies including market analysis, contract execution, and supplier relationship management •Demonstrated agility and resilience in managing competing priorities, navigating ambiguity, and driving results in a high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Compensation: •$124,000 - $174,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!