Sourcing Category Manager - Logistics

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic company is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager for Logistics in London. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reductions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in the cosmetic or personal care industry, and will be responsible for optimizing logistics operations globally. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and is committed to empowering its employees while enjoying a hybrid work model and generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Inclusive parental leave

Wellness programs

Financial security benefits

Generous product discounts

Dog-friendly days

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, especially in logistics and cosmetics.
• Strong analytical skills for developing sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for logistics.
• Manage supplier performance and contract negotiations.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

E-sourcing Tools

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace.

Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen.

Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech — all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has sufficient years procurement experience to meet the role requirements, working within a fast-paced environment, ideally from within the Cosmetic or Personal Care industry, with a large global focus on e-commerce support.

The individual will have a global remit for sourcing and cost reduction within the logistics category. Key areas within the category are 3PL tender processes across global regions, ongoing value add cost reductions within 3PL contracts, Final Mile couriers, inbound and outbound freight commercial support at a global level. Developing freight quarterly/annual sourcing strategy.

Project managing regular supplier cost initiative meetings with both internal and external stakeholders will form a core part of the role. Taking a lead role in working with regional stakeholders to develop a global category plan and project roadmap.

The role will work within a matrix structure, roughly split 70% Logistics projects as directed by Global Procurement director and 30% either Direct or Indirect, dependent upon experience, reporting to relevant Head of.

As a Sourcing Category Manager – Logistics you will

• Sourcing Strategy Development - Responsibility for development and delivery of the logistics category sourcing strategy, working with regional leads to deliver a global plan including market analysis, supplier identification, evaluation and selection.
• Spend Analysis - Spend mapping of all associated spend data to support sourcing strategy, including ‘deep dive’ analysis of spend within 3PLs, working within 3PLs on a ‘joint supply chain plan’.
• Stakeholder Challenge - As a subject matter expert, providing critical challenge to the current supply base with key operational stakeholders and presenting alternate solutions that optimise business growth and improve efficiencies.
• Cost Reduction - Developing and owning, in agreement with the Procurement Director, aggressive cost initiative reduction targets, monitoring market and conducting benchmarks.
• Cost Performance Monitoring - Forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on all assigned cost initiatives monthly, including ownership within the Cost Initiative pipeline tracker.
• Sourcing Plan – Lead new supplier sourcing and tendering programmes with development and monitoring of full 12-month sourcing pipeline.
• Contract Negotiation – Lead negotiation of terms and conditions for supplier contracts, managing inputs from operational stakeholders and liaising with legal team to ensure contracts are signed within appropriate timescales.
• Supplier Performance Management - Set up and manage credit checking contracts as part of risk management policy. Manage supplier KPI/SLA facilitating QBRs.
• PUIG Synergies – Work in collaboration with Global Procurement Director to support joint synergy opportunities between the companies and lead any joint tenders that take place.
• Compliance and Sustainability - Stay updated on industry regulations and requirements related to packaging and manufacturing practices. Drive sustainable sourcing initiatives to minimise environmental impact and support corporate social responsibility goals.

Competency must-haves

• Learning Curve - Ability to quickly assimilate and disseminate new operational data and develop sourcing plans accordingly.
• Attention to Detail – Work efficiently at a fast pace, minimizing errors across multiple projects.
• Conflicting Priorities - Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Project Management Skills – Experience with sourcing tenders/RFP processes and VAVE project management, managing stakeholders to deliver savings.
• Commercial acumen - Proven negotiation skills with consistent cost-saving achievements and project management experience.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and own deliverables.
• Tenacity – Ability to challenge peers and stakeholders to ensure process efficiency and supplier robustness.

About you

• Thorough knowledge of 3PL (B2B and B2C), Freight & final mile Courier market
• Knowledge of supplier capabilities and competitor activity in Logistics
• Previous procurement experience within Cosmetic or Personal Care business
• Experience supporting all subcategories within Logistics
• Developed and implemented Category Strategy Plans
• Strong data analysis skills for strategy development
• Legal contract knowledge and experience
• Ability to work with ambiguous or incomplete information for cost benefits
• Experience with ‘source to contract’ e-sourcing tools is a plus
• Additional experience in Directs (e.g., Contract Manufacturing, luxury primary packaging) or Indirects is desirable

Charlotte Tilbury promotes a fast-paced, dynamic environment and values diverse experiences. We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience, provided they demonstrate the necessary skills.

• Join our values-driven, high-growth journey to empower everyone to be their best
• Hybrid work model for flexibility
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a day for your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave and wellness benefits
• Financial security benefits including pension and life assurance
• Wellness programs and social events
• Furry friends welcome on dog-friendly days
• Generous product discounts and gifts

Our mission is to empower everyone to be their best. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Learn more about life at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty on our LinkedIn page!