Manager, Indirect Sourcing Media CMI, L'Oreal Operations

Job Title: Manager, Indirect Sourcing, Retail & Promo

Location: Hudson Yards - New York, NY

Who We Are

L'Oreal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oreal 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 the Sourcing Manager for Media & CMI, you will take charge of a significant portfolio (~$1Bn spend), reporting to the Head of Media & CMI Sourcing in our Hudson Yards office. You'll partner closely with our CDMO, Media, CMI, and Finance teams to implement sourcing strategies that drive value and innovation.

• Strategic Sourcing: You will develop and execute local sourcing strategies for the Media and CMI categories, preparing RFPs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing spend across all initiatives.
• Stakeholder Partnership: You will serve as a key contact for our Media and CMI 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.

We Are Looking For You are 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. We're looking for someone with:

• 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:

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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