Direct Sourcing Lead – FMCG/Packaging, Hybrid

L'oreal Usa; Clark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible time off

VIP internal shop access

Monthly mobile allowance

Learning & development opportunities

Employee resource groups

Mental health & wellness programs

Job summary

L'Oréal USA in Clark, NJ is seeking a strategic Direct Sourcing professional to drive launches, optimize costs, and mitigate risks across a global beauty portfolio. You will partner with suppliers, plants, and brands to secure launches and manage pricing and budgets.

Ideal candidates bring direct sourcing experience in FMCG/manufacturing, strong Excel/SAP skills, and a data-driven mindset to improve margins, with a collaborative, cross-functional approach in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in purchasing or direct sourcing, ideally within an FMCG, packaging, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial acumen with a high capacity for data analysis and budget forecasting.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, with an aptitude for learning SAP and other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Launch & Operations: Partner with packaging and supply chain teams to secure product launches, manage quotations, and align supplier capacity.
• Value Creation: Lead MTV initiatives to improve gross margin beyond PPV and drive benchmarking.
• Financial Management: Own pricing parameter updates in SAP (ADA), resolve invoice discrepancies, and prepare key budget updates.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Mitigate supply chain risks, proactively resolve bottlenecks, and act as escalation point during service crises.

Skills

Direct Sourcing Expertise

Financial & Analytical Rigor

Negotiation & Influencing

Agile Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP databases

Job description

L'Oréal USA in Clark, NJ is seeking a strategic Direct Sourcing professional to drive launches, optimize costs, and mitigate risks across a global beauty portfolio. You will partner with suppliers, plants, and brands to secure launches and manage pricing and budgets.

Ideal candidates bring direct sourcing experience in FMCG/manufacturing, strong Excel/SAP skills, and a data-driven mindset to improve margins, with a collaborative, cross-functional approach in a hybrid work model.