Assistant Strategic Sourcing Manager

Who is L’Oréal? 

L'Oréal is the world's largest and most profitable beauty company. Present in over 150 countries, L’Oréal has catered to all forms of beauty in the world for over 100 years and has built an unrivalled portfolio of more than  36 international, diverse and complementary brands including L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Nyx Professional Makeup, IT Cosmetics, Lancôme, Kiehl's, Urban Decay, Shu Uemura, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Biotherm, Clarisonic, Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Vichy, and La Roche-Posay.

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. The group's mission is to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to women and men around the world with respect for their diversity. We want to bring beauty to all people. Our ambition for the coming years is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by creating the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires.

Our business is energetic and vibrant, underpinned by strong ethical principles and our belief that financial performance and responsible business go hand-in-hand. We are driven each day by our six founding values - Passion, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Open-mindedness, Quest for Excellence and Responsibility.

The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly, and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world. New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before. Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization. By incorporating digital into everything that we do, we are creating a better relationship with our consumers.

When beauty and tech collide, the impossible can happen!

In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure?

Why join us?

Being the world's #1 beauty company, L'Oréal empowers its people who are ready to take bets, think out of the box, defend their convictions, be resilient and leave their own mark. They are offered numerous opportunities, fast track careers and early responsibilities. L'Oréal has ambitious goals and is striving for excellence. This permanent learning experience helps you stretch your potential.

We define success as making a positive, conscious impact. At L’Oréal, you will be encouraged to think and act beyond your job. We push boundaries and move fast globally to stay ahead of the game. Your job will be your own innovation playground. We encourage different points of view. What sets you apart is what makes you great. You will always have the space to question, express, agree and disagree. We unleash everyone's potential. Here, learning opportunities are endless. You will build your own unique path. We believe in the impact of great mentors. You will be inspired by people you won't ever want to forget.

What will you do? 

Your Responsibility will be to drive value beyond cost savings across our marketing & media ecosystem. You will be a trusted advisor to our senior stakeholders, collaborating closely with marketing, media, legal, finance, and external agencies to deliver impactful results.

You are expected to manage the following:

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for a variety of marketing & media categories, including but not limited to: Strategy and creation, Branding & Design, Content Production,  Influencers & Advocacy, Public Relation, Social Commerce, CRM, Consumer & Market Insights, Pure Media, and Media Services for Offline and Online Channels.
• Understanding global sourcing and business strategies to develop and implement local category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conducting market analysis and identifying potential suppliers.
• Leading RFx processes and negotiating favorable commercial terms.
• Managing contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders in marketing, finance, and legal.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and expertise on marketing and media procurement best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs and develop sourcing strategies that deliver value beyond cost.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Track and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, innovation, risk, and sustainability.
• Develop and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for strategic suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in a similar Marketing Procurement and/or Marketing & Media role with 3+ years of relevant experience in this field.
• Deep understanding of marketing and media categories and the agency landscape.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A value creation mindset.
• Passion for marketing and a desire to drive innovation.

L’Oréal Competencies 

• Innovator 
• Strategist 
• People Developer 
• Integrator 
• Entrepreneur 

L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.