Manager, Direct Sourcing; Professional Products Division

Job Title: Manager, Direct Sourcing (PPD)

Location: 175 Terminal Ave. Clark, NJ with travel once a week to CT

Hello, we’re L’Oréal. We're not just building brands; we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading—this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

As a Manager on the PPD Sourcing Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the brand’s worldwide growth, profitability ambitions, product launches, and sustainability goals. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver the best turnkey solutions for the brand. The ideal candidate will be driven, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possesses sourcing experience and soft skills to drive strategic initiatives.

• Product Launch Excellence:
  Lead worldwide RFQs, negotiate on behalf of sister zones, and manage supplier selection and implementation. Partner with technical packaging and supply chain teams to ensure flawless execution. Communicate and drive Sourcing strategies to the key Business stakeholders, in accordance with the Global Purchasing Strategy.
• Strategic Sourcing:
  Translate market insights into sourcing actions to drive top and bottom-line improvements. Lead Money-to-Value (MTV) discussions and support innovation aligned with supplier capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Present key financial updates (PPV, Trend, Budget) and share purchasing-driven results with internal stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for brands and plants.
• Supplier Management:
  Validate pricing, manage operational and financial performance, and mitigate risks. Ensure timely resolution of issues and maintain strong supplier relationships. Own the supplier relationship and monitor the supplier performance through SRM program:
  Quality, Supply, Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability. Crisis Resolution – Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure the supply chain continuity.

Innovation & Sustainability:
Support the L’Oréal Group with its ambition to reach its 2030 Sustainability commitments through sustainable, green, and ethical sourcing. Partner with Brand Development on innovations for full buy formulations & strategic partnerships with contract manufacturers.

You’re a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, ready to collaborate and innovate. You thrive in complexity, balance long-term vision with detail orientation, and inspire others to surpass themselves.

• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Financial and analytical aptitude, influencing and negotiation skills, and exceptional Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, with 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Leadership:
  Strong presence, self-confidence, and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• Judgment: A knack for timing, prioritization, and adhering to L’Oréal’s ethical principles.

• 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 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…