Buyer - Direct Category

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we’re not just building brands, we’re shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

A Day in the Life

As a Buyer within one of L’Oréal’s dynamic divisions, you’ll be at the heart of the action, ensuring a seamless flow of materials that power some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. This isn’t just about procurement; it’s about strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and driving impactful change. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams - Packaging, Development, Supply Chain, and Factories - you’ll be instrumental in bringing innovative products to market and optimizing our operations for peak performance. This role is a launchpad for your career, offering significant growth opportunities to develop your expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for your assigned portfolio, focusing on cost optimization, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. Lead negotiations with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions while building strong, collaborative relationships.
• New Product Development Support: Actively participate in new product development projects, providing cost estimates, leading requests for quotations, and ensuring timely procurement of materials.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Regularly assess supplier performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Roadmap Development & Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing roadmap for your portfolio, aligning with L’Oréal’s strategic objectives and the “L’Oréal for the Future” sustainability commitments. This includes identifying and implementing sustainable sourcing practices.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier performance, and prepare regular reports on key metrics, including cost analysis, lead times, and quality. Proficient use of Excel and Power BI is essential.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in Operations fields, preferably in direct sourcing and a background in engineering is desirable
• Language Skills: Fluent English
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong team spirit and ability to work in multifunctional teams; strong interpersonal skills are essential
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to develop roadmaps, manage complex projects, and execute with leadership and pragmatism.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with IT tools, including Excel, Power BI, and sourcing tools

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal 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 Operations team of over 20,000 people is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to deliver exceptional results. We’re constantly seeking new ways to optimize our processes, reduce our environmental impact, and enhance the consumer experience. Join us and help shape the future of beauty operations.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to 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.