Procurement Specialist - Hard & Soft Packaging

Avon Products, Inc.; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company seeks a Procurement Specialist responsible for sourcing strategies and supplier management across the Asia Pacific. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience in FMCG packaging, focusing on cost savings and collaboration. The position offers opportunities for meaningful contributions to business goals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement experience in FMCG hard and soft packaging required.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships to enhance service and quality.
• Oversee sourcing operations, improving costs and lead times.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Material Management, or Supply Chain

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As a Procurement Specialist at Avon, you’ll be responsible for the sourcing strategies for packaging materials used in cosmetics, personal care, and fragrances across the Asia Pacific region. You’ll work closely with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and sustainability standards are met, while driving cost-saving initiatives and managing supply risks. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing processes and supplier performance, contributing directly to Avon’s business goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading strategic sourcing activities, including supplier selection and contract negotiations

• Managing supplier relationships and performance to enhance service, quality, and cost efficiency

• Overseeing sourcing operations, including pricing, supplier data updates, and project collaboration to improve costs and lead times

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Material Management, or Supply Chain

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in FMCG hard and soft packaging within a manufacturing setting is required

• Proven track record in delivering cost savings

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and project management skills

• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment

• High cultural awareness and relationship-building skills

• Excellent data analysis, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Experience in sourcing, data, and contract management

• Strong financial acumen

• Adaptability to change and medium to high tech proficiency