Established in **** 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 recognised 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 programmes 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 workplace that respects work/life effectiveness.
Job Title: Procurement Services Specialist
Travel Required?
: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 29/09/2026
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#****** - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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, creative 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.
The Procurement Service Specialist will support and work closely with the Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement and Procurement Manager, and assist in partnering and influencing the broader South Pacific business supporting Marketing, Professional and IT Services spend and carrying out end-to-end category strategies and market engagements,



starting from spend analysis through to negotiation, contract execution and supplier relationship management where needed across all categories.
Responsibilities
Develop and support the South Pacific Services Procurement Category management strategy, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategy.
Work as part of the broader procurement network (local, regional, and global) to develop and roll-out procurement initiatives, including sharing and reapplying best practices.
Support the Annual Procurement Planning Process (Cost Of Sales and Budget Review).
Lead or support strategy execution via RFP or supplier negotiation in country and regional as required.
Conduct sourcing activities such as RFPs and negotiations, through to completion of award.
Lead supplier consolidation to streamline the vendor base.
Source for alternatives to support innovation, cost initiatives, and risk mitigation.
Implement and deliver Procurement targets for the assigned category (e.g., cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)).
Lead supplier selection process with Colgate procurement tools and framework.
Lead supplier development activities and set up cross-functional reviews to improve performance and drive value creation.
Continuously evaluate the supply market to ensure the latest information is available and perform market analysis in close cooperation with other departments.
Contribute to the development and implementation of end-to-end procurement strategies designed to improve value and cost-effectiveness.
Effectively partner and collaborate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure effective and efficient outcomes.
Provide category analysis, insight, and support to internal stakeholders, and provide category representation.
Identify and implement effective strategies to maintain continuity of goods and services for assigned projects, categories, and suppliers.




Implement and execute procurement processes and strategies to optimize and continually improve the performance of the Procurement function and Colgate-Palmolive business.
Lead or support assigned end-to-end market engagements including opportunity identification, baselining, RFx's, negotiations, through to approvals and contract execution.
Provide operational, analytical, and commercial support across any procurement-related activities, supplier relationships, escalations, or other procurement inquiries.
Ensure compliance with Colgate-Palmolive procurement policies for all vendors.
Support strategic initiatives, including global priorities, stakeholder, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives.
Contribute to local Funding the Growth (FTG) programs.
Required
5-8 years Procurement experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
Strong understanding of managing the RFx process end-to-end, with strong project management skills
Energetic and self-motivated individual who enjoys not only working in a team, but also having autonomy to complete your role
Strong customer-focus with proven ability in influencing, communicating and negotiating.
Proactive self-starter who is highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results under tight deadline
Preferred
FMCG experience
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.
We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.
Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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📌 Procurement Services Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Colgate
📍 Sydney