Senior Sourcing Manager - Cosmetics

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP Recruitment is partnered with an established cosmetics business seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to shape global supply strategies and expand manufacturing capacity in cosmetics and beauty products.

The role focuses on building relationships with Far East manufacturers, evaluating production capabilities and quality standards, and driving cost-effective sourcing to support growth. International travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior sourcing or supplier development experience in cosmetics.
• Established network of cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of cosmetics manufacturing, QA, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and onboard new suppliers internationally.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand the global supplier and manufacturing network, focusing on cosmetics across the Far East.
• Leverage factories and sourcing partners to unlock new production opportunities.
• Research and identify new sourcing markets, capabilities and diversification options.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, factory owners and partners globally.
• Evaluate potential partners on production capabilities, quality and compliance.
• Understand cosmetics manufacturing processes, formulations, ingredients, packaging and development needs.
• Assess supplier quality standards and compliance with cosmetics regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate terms and establish long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor global cosmetics sourcing developments and new technologies.
• Assist leadership in implementing a strategic sourcing plan aligned with growth.
• Attend supplier meetings, factory visits and events to assess capabilities.

Skills

Senior Sourcing

Cosmetics

Supplier development

Negotiation

Global supply chain

Travel international

New market expansion

Job description

Senior Sourcing Manager - Cosmetics

We are working with an established and ambitious business within the cosmetics and beauty industry that is looking to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sourcing Manager to support its continued growth and expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-connected sourcing professional with extensive experience in cosmetics manufacturing, a strong understanding of production capabilities and quality standards, and an established network of manufacturers and suppliers across the Far East.

This role will be heavily focused on developing new manufacturing relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the company's sourcing capabilities across cosmetics and beauty products.

Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company's sourcing strategy and supporting its long-term commercial growth.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Identify, develop and expand the company's global supplier and manufacturing network, with a particular focus on cosmetics manufacturers across the Far East.
• Leverage an established network of factories, contract manufacturers and sourcing partners to unlock new production opportunities and increase manufacturing capacity.
• Research and identify new sourcing markets, manufacturing capabilities and opportunities to diversify the existing supply chain.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, factory owners and manufacturing partners across international markets.
• Evaluate potential manufacturing partners based on production capabilities, product quality, capacity, commercial competitiveness and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cosmetics manufacturing processes, formulations, ingredients, packaging and product development requirements.
• Assess supplier quality standards, technical capabilities and compliance with relevant cosmetics regulations, product safety requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiencies, strengthen supplier partnerships and support commercial growth.
• Negotiate competitive commercial terms and establish sustainable, long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor developments across global cosmetics sourcing markets, identifying emerging manufacturers, new technologies and opportunities for supply chain expansion.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement a strategic sourcing plan aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Attend supplier meetings, factory visits and international sourcing events as required to develop relationships and assess manufacturing capabilities.

Person Specification:

• Extensive experience in a senior sourcing, supplier development or supply chain management role within the cosmetics, beauty or personal care industry.
• An established and extensive network of cosmetics manufacturers, factories, contract manufacturers and sourcing partners across the Far East and EU.
• Proven experience in identifying, onboarding and developing new suppliers and expanding international manufacturing capacity.
• Strong technical understanding of cosmetics manufacturing processes, product formulations, ingredients, packaging and production quality.
• Excellent knowledge of cosmetics quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product safety and relevant manufacturing standards.
• Strong understanding of international supply chains, manufacturing markets and supplier development.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking, with a proactive approach to identifying new markets and sourcing opportunities.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently to develop new supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally to visit manufacturing partners and explore new sourcing opportunities.