Purchasing Manager
L'Oréal
Date: 1 week ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of various indirect categories critical to the success of our business. The key sourcing categories for this role include marketing, media, retail, logistics, and other services.
Responsibilities
As the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of various indirect categories critical to the success of our business. The key sourcing categories for this role include marketing, media, retail, logistics, and other services.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the key procurement categories in close collaboration with local and regional stakeholders to achieve cost savings, process efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement professionals to ensure their continued growth and the success of the Indirect Procurement function.
- Develop deep knowledge of purchasing needs, expectations, priorities, and goals of companywide stakeholders to drive relevant and cost-effective purchasing solutions.
- Drive sustainability initiatives within “L’Oréal For The Future” sustainability program in the procurement process, considering eco-friendly and ethical sourcing practices.
- Participate in the company budget creation by identifying and quantifying purchasing savings.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in all procurement activities.
- Build and effectively maintain relationships within all organizational levels, including the C-Suite and assure alignment between business priorities and achievement of overall savings targets
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and establish long-term partnerships that drive value and innovation.
- Continuously monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to stay at the forefront of indirect procurement excellence.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing, with a minimum of 3 years in Indirect Sourcing within FMCG sector.
- Proven track record in team management, demonstrating the ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders both up and down the organization, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adept at influencing decision-makers without direct authority, while effectively managing vendor relationships.
- Experience and ownership of the sourcing budget process and accountability for delivery.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices for indirect procurement, including market dynamics and supplier management.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
- Experience in project management and change management and oriented towards the user experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; a relevant professional certification is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Endless curiosity and ability to work in an ever changing & demanding environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
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