Junior Procurement Manager

646 AVON COSMETICS INC (Phillippines DSB); Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon is seeking a Commodity Manager for APAC External Manufacturing Procurement to lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier governance across the region. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytics, and the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders to deliver cost savings and risk management.

You will develop procurement strategies, drive supplier development, and monitor market trends to support new product launches and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain experience.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural stakeholder engagements.
• Experience in supplier qualification and development.
• Korean language proficiency is advantageous to support supplier engagement.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently while being an effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial negotiations and cost management initiatives to deliver savings opportunities and protect Avon’s commercial interests.
• Develop and execute Procurement strategies aligned with APAC business requirements and Global Procurement objectives.
• Assist in contract mgmt, supplier governance, and risk mitigation activities to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead supplier development, qualification, and performance management to strengthen supply capability and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with existing and prospective suppliers across APAC.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, innovation, and sustainable business outcomes.
• Supports shared-KPI's related to service, quality, innovation, supply assurance, and total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate sourcing activities and support cluster market requirements, new product launches, and business growth initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify Procurement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Job description

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 140 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you’ll be doing

Commodity Manager for APAC External Manufacturing Procurement

Key responsibilities

• 1. Conduct commercial negotiations and cost management initiatives to deliver savings opportunities and protect Avon’s commercial interests.
• 2. Develop and execute Procurement strategies aligned with APAC business requirements and Global Procurement objectives.
• 3. Assist in contract mgmt, supplier governance, and risk mitigation activities to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• 4. Lead supplier development, qualification, and performance management to strengthen supply capability and competitiveness.
• 5. Build and maintain effective relationships with existing and prospective suppliers across APAC.
• 6. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, innovation, and sustainable business outcomes.
• 7. Supports shared-KPI's related to service, quality, innovation, supply assurance, and total cost of ownership.
• 8. Coordinate sourcing activities and support cluster market requirements, new product launches, and business growth initiatives.
• 9. Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify Procurement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

Profile

• *Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
• *5+ yrs of Procurement or Supply Chain experience
• *Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills
• *Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural stakeholder engagements
• *Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• *Experience in supplier qualification and development
• *Advantageous to have proficiency in Korean to support supplier engagement
• *Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently while being an effective team player

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you.

We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all.

We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work.

We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Our Team

Working at Avon, you'll have opportunities to stretch your abilities alongside a team of passionate and talented people. You’ll be part of a company that consistently brings breakthrough, award-winning products to market, with inclusive beauty that is open and accessible to all. You’ll be part of a company that has been doing beauty differently for over 140 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We believe in the power of the collective. We create an environment where you can do purposeful work and have a meaningful career.