Job Title: Manager, Indirect Sourcing, Retail & Promo
Location: Clark, NJ
Who We Are
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; They help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe.
A Day in the Life
As a Sourcing Manager for Retail & Promo, you will be a key partner in our Operations team, reporting to the Director of Indirect Sourcing. You will drive our sourcing strategy for retail and promotional materials, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring we achieve our financial and sustainability goals.
- Strategic Partnership: You will develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, becoming a valued partner who influences business decisions and translates global category strategies to meet local needs.
- Supplier & Category Management: You will own and develop a robust supplier base, leading RFPs, and negotiating contracts that deliver the best value and performance through a total cost of ownership approach.
- Performance & Analytics: You will manage and consolidate category spend analytics, creating clear reports that tell a story with data and track performance against key KPIs you help build.
- Innovation & Efficiency: You will proactively identify new trends, bring efficiencies to your category, and contribute to global initiatives by sharing insights and best practices with our international teams.
What We Are Looking For
You are a strategic thinker with a talent for building relationships and driving results. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are skilled at turning data into actionable insights. You have:
- Proven experience in sourcing, preferably with a focus on retail, POS/temporary displays, or print.
- Exceptional Negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing contracts and RFPs.
- Strong Project Management capabilities, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills, with the ability to present compelling arguments.
- Adept in Strategic Sourcing and Data Analysis, with the ability to see the bigger picture while managing details.
- Bachelor’s degree or greater in related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Sourcing; preferably in Retail, POS/Temporary displays and/or print
- Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SRM/SAP systems (optional)
What’s In It For You:
- Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
- Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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