CBS Contract Management Specialist

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 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 environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: CBS Contract Management Specialist

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 05/10/2026

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176488 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.

CBS Contract Management Specialist

Role Summary

As a CBS Contract Management Specialist, you will drive the end-to-end contract management lifecycle across North America and Mexico, with potential expansion into additional LatAm regions. Sitting within the CBS Legal function, this role acts as the critical bridge between Legal, Procurement, and Supplier teams to deliver robust, compliant, and efficient contracts. You will leverage automated contract lifecycle management tools, maintain corporate contracting standards, and build strong supplier relationships that create sustainable business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle—from drafting through execution and compliance—for North America and Mexico, supporting broader regional expansion as needed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts using automated templates, playbooks, and pre-approved clause libraries.
• Manage complex legal escalations by partnering closely with Procurement, CBS Legal, and Global Legal to resolve key terms and align with business risk guidelines.
• Supervise the contract execution process and oversee post-execution compliance, tracking performance obligations, SLAs, KPIs, renewals, and modifications.
• Serve as the functional system administrator for contract lifecycle management systems, driving continuous maintenance, template updates, and configuration enhancements.
• Maintain and support corporate contracting policies, guidelines, model forms, and strategic legal projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Law, International Business, International Relations, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Strong ability to evaluate, negotiate, and interpret both commercial and legal terms.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using automated Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international contracting standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Portuguese.
• Previous experience within a Consumer Processed Goods (CPG) or global corporate 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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