Job Description

Established in 1806 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 recognized 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 programs 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 environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Information at a Glance
Job Title: R&D Operations & Finance Admin
Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 10/17/25
On-site
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169750 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.
Colgate Palmolive is seeking a highly motivated, pro-active,detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Operations Administrator, supporting the Global Technology teams located in Piscataway ( Oral Care, Clinicals,Tootbrush, Personal Care, Skin Health,Tech Insights, Cross Category Research and Innovation, Predictive Innovation and Statistics,Flavors and Fragrances, Packaging, External Tech Innovation,Implementation and support).
What you will do
Creating, tracking, and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Collaborating with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs
Addressing any issues or discrepancies related to orders. Acts as main point of contact for PO related activities/issues for CP Global Tech Team , CP Accounts Payable and Suppliers
Ensuring PO's are open for approved budgets only
Ensuring PO's accounting and Tax information is accurate ( cost center, GL account, exempt vs non exempt type of purchase )
Ensuring outside research spending PO's have proper contractual support. Maintains this documentation for audit purposes
Ensuring goods and services are timely received and processed in the system. Follows up with the internal Global Tech stakeholders on open PO's /pending purchases
Assisting Global Technology internal stakeholders with information regarding their PO spending for their respective areas, by projects, benefit spending area etc
Assisting in the preparation of the Oral Care spending by benefit type Analysis
Preparing analysis of outside research spending by projects for selected area
Preparing analysis of temporary help spending vs approved budgets , by resource and cost center
Ensures approved alternative ways of purchasing ( eg PCards) are used when appropriate and in line with the company policies.
CEB ( fixed assets) coordinator for selected areas:creates CEB projects in the capital management system,coordinates preparation of Budgets with the Global Tech Team (Oral Care, Clinical ), ensures timely capitalization of projects
Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Min 5 years of relevant work experience

Proficiency in using Procurement Software(Ariba) and SAP system
Proficiency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $74,400.00 - $104,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
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, color, 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.
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