Discover Your Purpose: Role Summary The Business Services Procurement Specialist leads strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation across the Professional Services category for the Andean and Greater Caribbean regions. Sitting within the LATAM Division, this role drives efficiency, cost optimization, and process innovation by managing strategic sub-categories such as IT, Benefits, and Fleet. By acting as a key partner to regional leaders, you will apply robust global procurement frameworks to deliver measurable business impact and support sustainable growth.

Your Impact: Responsibilities

- Lead regional strategic sourcing events, contract negotiations, and e-sourcing processes across Professional Services categories (IT, Benefits, Fleet) to drive cost optimization and value creation.
- Develop and execute regional category strategies aligned with global procurement goals, long-term business priorities, and sustainability/DE&I; initiatives.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs to mitigate operational and contracting risks.
- Partner with cross-functional business stakeholders and senior regional leadership to align on procurement needs, project statuses,



and category priorities.
- Lead annual benchmarking, spend analytics, and supplier segmentation deep-dives to identify continuous improvement and process automation opportunities.

Skills That Make Us Smile: Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or similar.
- 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Professional Services categories preferable.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing e-procurement platforms such as SAP and SAP Ariba.
- Professional-level fluency in both English and Spanish.

Brighten Your Potential: Preferred Qualifications
- Direct category experience in Professional Services (e.g., IT, Fleet, Employee Benefits).
- Strong strategic negotiation, project management, and analytical decision-making capabilities.
- Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement across cross-cultural environments.
- Alignment with LIFT principles, proactive leadership, and continuous process innovation.

Ready to build a future to smile about? Apply now to join our integral team, bring your authentic self to work, and help us reimagine a healthier future for all.

📌 Business Services Procurement Specialist – Professional Services (Cali)
🏢 Colgate-Palmolive
📍 Cali