Job Title: Senior Buyer, CPD Direct Sourcing

Location: The Operations HUB- Clark, NJ 

Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.

Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Buyer for Direct Sourcing, you will be a key player at our Clark, New Jersey Operations hub, reporting to the Category Lead. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategic sourcing projects for the Consumer Products Division, working closely with business partners to optimize costs while enhancing overall value and innovation.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Sourcing Strategy: Support the development and execution of long-term sourcing plans, lead the end-to-end sourcing process from spend analysis to contract implementation, and identify cost-optimization opportunities.
• Manage Stakeholder & Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to influence business decisions and manage a robust supplier partnership program to drive performance and innovation.
• Lead Commercial Negotiations: Independently lead a broad range of commercial negotiations and contracts, working in close collaboration with legal counsel and business partners.
• Ensure Financial & Risk Oversight: Manage financial analysis for reporting, budgeting, and trends. You will also assess business risks and develop comprehensive continuity plans.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced sourcing professional with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. You are a valued partner who can influence decisions and manage multiple priorities effectively.

You are a great match if you have:

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Sourcing, or a related discipline.
• Strategic Sourcing: Proven ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies that deliver value.
• Negotiation: Strong skills in leading commercial and contract negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to build relationships and influence decisions across various functions.
• Project Management: The capacity to lead complex sourcing projects independently from inception to completion.
• Financial Acumen: Competency in financial analysis, reporting, and budget management.

What’s In It For You

• Base Salary Range: $77,400 – $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
• 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 and 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 anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.  

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