Job Description

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Job Number #175702 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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, 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.

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:

• Leading with Impact: Own the end-to-end supplier compliance process, steering product integrity, regulatory adherence, and sustainability across Colgate-Palmolive's global supply chain.

• Driving Sustainability: Partner directly with Quality and Procurement teams to champion environmental initiatives, focusing on carbon management and water stewardship.

• Empowering People: Mentor and develop a high-performing team while managing core supplier compliance processes in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

• Creating Value: Collaborate across functional groups to ensure our sourcing practices align with global environmental and ethical requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Supplier Compliance team while overseeing end-to-end claims processing for NToA, Halal, Kosher, and Specialty claims.

• Coordinate pre- and post-audit activities for ESM and SRSA audits to ensure regulatory alignment.

• Partner with Quality and Procurement teams to embed sustainable sourcing standards across the supply chain.

• Drive key sustainability programs centered on carbon management and water stewardship.

• Cascade functional goals, establish performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and mentor team members for career growth.

• Facilitate stakeholder communication to streamline cross-functional alignment and resolve operational conflicts.

Required Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharma, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Supplier Compliance, EHS, or a closely related domain and 1-2 years of experience in people management.

• Working knowledge of raw materials along with their environmental, health, and safety (EHS) profiles.

• Direct experience or technical knowledge operating within the SAP EHS Domain.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of FMCG products, consumer claims, and fast-moving consumer goods regulatory standards.

• Hands-on experience with SAP EHS and specialized Audit Domain data systems.

• Strong collaborative leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Proven adaptability to adopt and integrate emerging EHS and Supplier Compliance technologies.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

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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