Manager, Direct Sourcing, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty

L'Oreal USA, Inc; Clark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $90,200–$128,500

Hybrid work policy (3 days in office,

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Pension Plan

VIP access to internal shop

Learning & Development opportunities

Mental Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

L'Oréal USA, Inc. in Clark, NJ is seeking a Manager, Direct Sourcing for LDB to drive sourcing excellence across dermatological beauty brands.

You will serve as the strategic link between suppliers, plants and brands to secure launches, optimize costs, and mitigate operational risks. You will partner with packaging and supply chain teams on launches, manage quotations, and lead MTV initiatives to improve margins.

Qualifications

• Direct Sourcing experience in manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG.
• Strong data analysis and budget forecasting skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence cross‑functional partners.
• Crisis management and risk mitigation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive launches and secure supplier capacity with packaging and supply chain teams.
• Lead value creation initiatives to improve gross margin beyond PPV.
• Own pricing parameter updates in SAP (ADA) and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and act as escalation point during service crises.

Skills

Direct Sourcing

Financial Analysis

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Direct Sourcing, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty

Location: Clark, NJ

A Day in the Life

Reporting to the Director, Direct Sourcing LDB, you will drive sourcing excellence for our pioneering dermatological beauty brands. You will act as the strategic link between suppliers, plants, and brands to secure launches, optimize costs, and mitigate operational risks.

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

We Are Looking For

An ambitious and analytical sourcing professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the curiosity to navigate complex environments:

• Direct Sourcing Expertise: Strong purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG environment.
• Financial & Analytical Rigor: High aptitude for data analysis, budget forecasting, and cost-control metrics.
• Negotiation & Influencing: Proven ability to negotiate agreements and persuade cross-functional partners.
• Agile Problem Solving: Excellent crisis-management skills with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
• Collaboration: Ability to cultivate trust and build strong networks with diverse internal teams and global suppliers.

Required 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 digital sourcing tools and ERP databases (such as SAP).

What's In It For You:

• Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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