Sr. Buyer - CPD Direct Sourcing

L'Oréal; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the personal care industry is seeking a Sr. Buyer for CPD Direct Sourcing. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and collaboration with business stakeholders to optimize costs and enhance value. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on project management and negotiation. This full-time position is based in Clark, NJ, offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to influence decisions.
• Lead the sourcing process, including spend analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Manage financial analysis and reporting for monthly close.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

Job description

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As aCPD Direct Sourcing Senior Buyer,you will participate in development and implementation of sourcing projects across L’Oreal USA in close partnership with your business stakeholders.

You will work with the Category Lead as a key partner to optimize cost while enhancing overall value. You will participate in the strategic sourcing process, stakeholder management, supplier management, continuous cost and performance improvement, and innovation. You will be responsible for leading projects independently, as needed.

You are expected to demonstrate a high level of analytical, and financial competency as well as excellent communication skills to promote a positive working relationship with business partners and suppliers.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with your key stakeholders, be recognized as a valued partner and influence business decisions.
• Support Category Lead in the development and execution of the long-term strategic sourcing plan.
• Help Category Lead translate and prioritize global / regional strategies for US market
• Assess business risks, develop business continuity plan and effectively communicate to the stakeholders
• Lead the sourcing process, including your category’s spend analysis, needs assessment, developing effective RFx’s, supplier bid evaluations, negotiations and implementation plan.
• Optimize costs: Improve the cost model through RFQs and knowledge of supplier process. Identify opportunities. Lead and implement value analysis projects.
• Lead a broad range of commercial and business contract negotiations working closely with L’Oreal’s legal counsel and Business Stakeholders.
• Manage financial analysis and report for monthly close, Trend, and budget.
• Manage a strong Supplier Partnership program with your category partners.
• Demonstrate a functional understanding of all sourcing tools. Ensure data quality.
  
  

Your Skills

• Ability to lead cross functional teams and influence decisions
• Strong project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Autonomous with high level of drive, energy, and solution-oriented thinking
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle various situations, multiple priorities and changing business needs
  
  

Your Experience / Education

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, experience in any sourcing category or related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience strategic sourcing and category management
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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