Indirect Procurement Lead: Strategy & Savings

Shiseido Company, Limited; East Windsor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in East Windsor, NJ, seeks a Manager, Procurement - Indirect to lead category strategy for materials, negotiate supplier terms, and drive cost savings across Transportation & Corporate Services. You will oversee supplier relationships, develop RFX processes, monitor KPIs, collaborate with brands, and travel as needed.

A 4-year degree is required; 3–5 years in indirect procurement; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of indirect procurement experience in cosmetics/consumer goods.
• 4-year degree; MBA a plus.
• Experience with SAP or Ariba in procurement.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead category segmentation and develop strategies for all materials.
• Lead RFX efforts and negotiate supply agreements.
• Execute procurement strategies and award decisions.
• Achieve annual cost savings and cash improvements.
• Travel as needed to visit suppliers and resolve issues.
• Support supplier partnerships and KPI tracking.
• Develop processes and tools with stakeholders.
• Drive term improvements and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement category management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier relationships

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel/Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Shiseido Americas in East Windsor, NJ, seeks a Manager, Procurement - Indirect to lead category strategy for materials, negotiate supplier terms, and drive cost savings across Transportation & Corporate Services. You will oversee supplier relationships, develop RFX processes, monitor KPIs, collaborate with brands, and travel as needed.

A 4-year degree is required; 3–5 years in indirect procurement; MBA is a plus.