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Associate Manager, Purchasing
mid · Other
What you will learn in the first 6 months:
- Deepen understanding of company's procurement landscape: Gain comprehensive knowledge of internal procurement processes, systems, key suppliers, and organizational spend categories.
- Master sourcing and contract fundamentals: Become proficient in supporting RFI/RFP processes, basic negotiation tactics, and understanding contract terms and compliance requirements.
- Build foundational stakeholder relationships: Establish working relationships with key internal stakeholders and learn their operational needs and priorities related to procurement.
- Enhance data analysis skills for procurement: Develop the ability to independently analyze spend data and supplier performance reports to identify initial trends and opportunities.
What you will achieve in 12 months:
- Successfully manage assigned sourcing projects: Independently lead 1-2 smaller sourcing initiatives from RFI/RFP through supplier selection and contract finalization, delivering measurable value.
- Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities: Present data-backed recommendations for cost savings or process improvements within their assigned categories, leading to actionable insights.
- Strengthen supplier performance management: Take ownership of monitoring specific supplier KPIs, conducting regular business reviews, and contributing to continuous improvement plans for key vendors.
- Become a reliable point of contact for stakeholders: Serve as a trusted resource for specific internal business units, effectively addressing their procurement needs and aligning purchasing activities with their objectives.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position on average of 7.5 hours/day.
- Light to moderate lifting may be required.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, and operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
PROFILE
- You have 3-5 Years of Experience in purchasing or related field, ideally in beauty industry
- You can/have:
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced data analysis capabilities
- Ability to transform complex spend data into actionable business insights
- Experience with procurement reporting tools, ERP systems, and data visualization platforms is preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required; or similar analytics tools strongly preferred
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally through strong written and verbal communication
- The ability to work with integrity, a sense of trust and high level of motivation