Procurement Specialist (Profesional Services)

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #169024 - Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWho We AreColgate-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, 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.Mision del puesto:Responsible for planning and executing the sourcing strategy for the professional services spend categories to maximize benefits in terms of quality, cost and service levels. The Professional Services Procurement Specialist applies strategic sourcing methodologies to meet the internal stakeholders requirements and address priorities while contributing to business growth, maximizing value, generating important FTG returns and managing optimization opportunitiesFunciones:Ensure category strategy implementation to achieve procurement goalsAnalyze and implement strong simplification initiatives for the spend managed, managing and reducing complexityLead and execute tactical and strategic sourcing initiatives and processes as required Create and action KPIs to ensure service excellence from suppliers and delivered value via key Supllier Relationship management programsLead and track effective contract execution and managementEnsure procurement processes complianceExecute market intelligence to achieve external insights proficiency and integrate best in class market procurement practicesApply spend analytics best practicesStrengthen relationships and integrate early to expedite decisions across all functional areas and divisionsMaximize the benefits from Ariba (SAP) system utilization. Conduct procurement risk assessments and activate strong risk mitigation plansRequiremnts:2-5 years working in Procurement Roles (Services procurement, corporate spend experience)English: AdvancedBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Business, or related. Google Collaboration tools Conocimientos de SAP & AribaOur Commitment to InclusionOur 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 EmployerColgate 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.