Manager, Indirect Sourcing, Media and Marketing

L'Oréal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K; Pension Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Employee discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a Manager, Indirect Sourcing, Media and Marketing in Hudson Yards, NY. You will own a significant portfolio (~$1Bn spend) and partner with CDMO, Media, Marketing Analytics, and Finance teams to drive value and innovation in sourcing strategies.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with a hybrid work policy. Join a global leader committed to inclusive beauty and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles with category management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing principles from market analysis to contract execution.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local sourcing strategies for media and marketing.
• Prepare RFPs, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage spend.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

AI/tech adoption in procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/related

MBA preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Indirect Sourcing, Media and Marketing
Location: Hudson Yards - New York, NY

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; They help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe.

A Day in the Life

As a Sourcing Manager in the Marketing and Media team , you will take charge of a significant portfolio (~$1Bn spend), reporting to the Head of Media, CMI, and Consumer Engagement Sourcing in our Hudson Yards office. You'll partner closely with our highly dynamic CDMO, Media, Marketing Analytics, and Finance teams to implement sourcing strategies that drive value and innovation.

• Strategic Sourcing: You will develop and execute local sourcing strategies for these media and marketing categories, preparing RFPs, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and managing spend across all initiatives.
• Stakeholder Partnership: You will serve as a key contact for our marketing teams, co‑owning agency relationships and championing the integration of AI and tech solutions to optimize our return on investment.
• Supplier & Project Management: You will lead contract negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and drive strategic projects from roadmap to implementation, ensuring we partner with best‑in‑class vendors.
  

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic, autonomous, and driven individual with a flair for negotiation and a curiosity for innovation. You have a strong analytical mind and the ability to influence key decisions.

• Proven experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement role, with a strong understanding of category management.
• Excellent Negotiation and Stakeholder Management skills to build partnerships and lead discussions.
• Strong Project Management and analytical capabilities to manage complex initiatives.
• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing principles, from market analysis to contract execution.
• An innovative, out‑of‑the‑box mindset and a collaborative, team‑player spirit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

What’s In It For You

• Salary Range: $98,400 - $140,200 (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’Oréal’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'Oréal, 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 anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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