Buyer in Indirect Purchasing (m/f)
Belgrade, Serbia
- Reference number: 256441
- City & country: Belgrade, Serbia
- Date posted: 30/09/2026
- Type of contract: Fixed-Term
- Professional field: Operations
- Level of experience: 2 to 5 years experience
- Indirect Sourcing
As a big leading multinational company, we are pushing boundaries in the world of traditional and digital strategies with a spark for genuine creativity. There are no two days alike and that's what gets us excited every morning. That means working here is challenging, invigorating, and rewarding. We are one group, but with many opportunities. Join us and became a part of a group of 158 nationalities speaking 58 different languages through 140 countries! Having 37 iconic international brands in our Group portfolio makes your adventure limitless!
Discover the world of L’Oréal by applying for:
Buyer in Indirect Purchasing (m/f)
(fix-term contract with possibility of extension)
Based in our office in Belgrade
YOUR ROLE:
We're looking for a new colleague (m/f) who will be the part of our Belgrade team, having the chance to work with colleagues from the whole L’Oréal Adria Balkan region. Position of Buyer in Indirect Purchasing requires independent, agile and organized person who will be responsible for:
- Leading projects related to event organization (MICE) and negotiating with vendors within the following scope: Mobility (travel agencies; hotels), HR Services (Temporary labor agencies; training providers), Facility services (Technical Services); Transport and Logistic Services.
- Working on RFx preparation, bid evaluation, deep dive analysis of all bid elements considering internal and externalbenchmarks inclusive of all prior and postactivities.
- Leading strategic negotiations regarding prices, quality, volumes, lead times, contract and paymentterms, frameworkagreements and related.
- Being in charge of compliance management within respective processes, tools and procedures (Supplier codification, Social Audit, GDPR, Purchase Order and other.
- Working on localization, interpretation, and support to businessstakeholders, before and during, Supplier codificationprocess and procedure.
- Preparing and consolidating of the HUB Budget by categories.
- Establishing, implementing and monitoring KPIs corresponding to activities, goals and Purchasing indicators.
YOUR JOB MISSION:
With us, you’ll strive and drive. You’ll try, might fail, try better to succeed. You will never do it alone, but with our inspiring teams. At L’Oréal, you get down to every task as if you're the leader of that project - no matter what your title says. We want you to grow beyond your limits by creating an environment where you are inspired to learn, to challenge the status quo and to make your ideas as best practice. We want to spread your wings by constantly exploring and upgrading yourself in various areas.
THE IDEAL PROFILE:
- Preferably holds a Bachelor’s Degree
- Has between 2 and 5 years of similar experience
- Has good planning and organizationskills
- Has excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills
- Has good analytical skills and is resourceful
- Works with responsibility and autonomy
- Has excellent computer skills (MS Office, SAP)
- Is fluent in Serbian and English language
WONDERING WHO YOU WOULD WORK WITH?
Our L'Oréal Adria Balkan dream team is based throughout several countries (Bosnia&Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia Serbia and Slovenia), speaking more than 7 languages, and united towards one ambition – creating L’Oréal, for the future!
On this position, you would be based in Belgrade, but you would closely collaborate with passionate and engaged colleagues throughout all our countries, that are experts in their respective fields and that are driving excellent market performance results in a highly ethical, friendly, and inspiring environment!
We’re proud to say that L’Oréal Adria Balkan region is winner of several „Zlatni indeks“ awards in Croatia and recognized as one of top employers in Serbia with recognition „Vrh poslodavac“!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?
You might be a cosmetics junkie — or you might not. You can be an introvert or an extrovert. The point is, whoever we are, we are all a team and we’re always here to help, celebrate and cheer one another! That’s what makes the glue of L’Oréal: the people. But apart from that, we also appreciate and share our love for:
- Numerous opportunities for constant learning, with many online&offline educations!
- Our colleagues. They will be like your second family. P.S. we enjoy our team buildings and informal gatherings as well!
- Love for food. Fresh fruit for the breakfast? Many coffee machines (or space to cook your own turkish coffee!) and our cozy lunch spaces? Yes, we have it
- Our Share&Care program. It serves to offer numerous benefits to protect us and our health, to give us balance in personal life and workplace as well
- Flexibility. As simple as that – from flexible working hours, to possibility of remote working, to Sunny Fridays during the summer where we enjoy shorter Fridays!
- We don't have to mention working with top international brands in the business, and the most passionate professionals in the industry?
- The fact that there's (usually) no such thing as standard career path. Each of us has the opportunity to be empowered and to lead the change we want to see within the biggest beauty company in the world!
Find more about our projects & brands that we’re so proud on, and our Adria Balkan region on this LINK!
OUR VALUES
Passion, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, open-mindedness, quest for excellence and responsibility are in L'Oréal's genetic code.
If you are ready for this challenge apply by sending your CV and cover letter in English by 07.10.2026.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
AI Charter: our pact
Why a Pact? At L’Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 115 years. As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. This pact is our commitment to you: we want to be transparent about how we use AI during the recruitment journey, and we invite you to use it in a way that showcases your unique talents. Above all, we believe in a journey that is ethical, transparent, and human.
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What’s different
about working at L'Oréal?
People often expect a global company of our size to run on rigid rules and strict playbooks. We don’t. What makes L’Oréal different is our entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you work in tech, finance, supply chain, or marketing, you aren’t here just to follow instructions. You are here to take ownership and shape your own projects from day one.
The pace is fast, and the learning curve is steep. But in return, you get the trust to try new things and the support to make a real impact. If you want a role where your voice actually shapes the work and the chance to work in over 40 worldwide brands, this is where you do it.
You’d be a great fit. We’d love to see you apply.
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