Job Title: Director, Indirect Sourcing, Specialized Services
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 the Sourcing Director for Specialized Services, you will be a key strategic partner to our senior business leaders, reporting to the AVP of Indirect Sourcing. You will drive the strategic development and management of our sourcing category for professional services across North America, including Legal, Banking, and Tax.
- Strategic Leadership: You will build and execute multi-year category strategies that enhance competitiveness, optimize costs, and ensure service quality across the US and Canada.
- Stakeholder Partnership: You will act as a key advisor to CFOs, General Counsels, and other senior leaders, building strong influence to anticipate business priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Supplier & Market Excellence: You will lead high-stakes contract negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and develop deep market intelligence to identify top-tier partners and innovative FinTech/LegalTech solutions.
- Global Collaboration: You will translate global sourcing strategies for the North American market while proactively sharing regional insights to shape worldwide initiatives.
We Are Looking For
We are looking for a highly experienced and ambitious leader with a proven ability to navigate complex business landscapes and influence executive decision-making. You are a strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset, ready to drive value and innovation. You are a great match if you possess:
- Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
- Stakeholder Management: A proven ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization.
- Negotiation: Advanced skills in leading complex negotiations for service-level agreements and contracts.
- Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical capabilities to translate complex data into actionable strategy and manage financial performance.
- Leadership: The capacity to lead cross-functional teams and drive ambitious projects with autonomy and vision.
What’s In It For You
- Salary Range: $126,900 - $184,000 (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 for Career Progression (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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