THE COMPANY

Our client is a personal care brand.

THE POSITION

The Procurement Manager will support the Director of Procurement in the development and implementation of the strategic sourcing and procurement strategies across contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers and raw material suppliers. Key responsibilities for this role will include vendor management, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining overall supply chain efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Support Procurement and Sourcing operational goals and objectives that are aligned with the overall vision, mission and guiding principle of the company.
• Measure and track key performance indicators, identify root causes of inefficiencie, and create timely countermeasures as well as permanent corrective actions or process improvements.
• Identify, manage and respond to any domestic and regional-specific supplier requirements.
• Support negotiations and contract reviews as needed for key sourcing activities for contract manufacturers and key strategic packaging and raw material suppliers. Provide summary and recommendations for contractual decisions.
• Develop, encourage and ensure adherence to all policies and contracts that support the overall business objectives of the company.
• Identify critical success factors and engage with the business units to ensure execution of efficient and effective supplier sourcing and contracting activities to meet business stakeholder requirements and needs.
• Assist the business unit stakeholders with the creation and communication of savings targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain management, procurement, project management or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience in strategic procurement, supply chain planning, strategic planning, product development, project management or a similar role within the beauty and personal care sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of the beauty and personal care sector, including market trends, competitive landscape and consumer behavior.