Manager, Indirect Procurement (Marketing & Creative) - Preludegrowth : Job Details

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc's Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

The Manager, Indirect Procurement will be key in partnering with our regional stakeholders and departments to support the day-to-day procurement activities across the business focusing Marketing and Creative. Strong stakeholder management, contract management, supplier management, and negotiation skills are critical. This dynamic individual will be responsible for leading a variety of tactical and strategic tasks including issuing RFPs/RFQs, data collection and analysis; cost saving ideas; supplier management; contract management and providing any additional procurement support to the broader teams. The position will be reporting to the Director, Global Indirect Procurement. The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate about Indirect Procurement, gets excited about problem solving with various cross functional teams, and is focused on building relationships. This role is a unique opportunity to join a new team chartered by developing the foundation and future of Indirect Procurement at Sol de Janeiro.

• Manage and assist in the RFQ & RFP process for strategic projects primarily in Marketing and Creative Services categories including but not limited to creative production, ecommerce, public relations, influencer, design, and media.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and ensure excellent communication.
• Be agile in working with new internal stakeholders while we roll out Indirect Procurement engagement
• Develop supplier scorecards and QBRs with strategic partners.
• Lead opportunities for cost savings and process improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders aligned with business objectives.
• Develop creative ideas to ensure we are paying market value while partnering with strategic innovative suppliers.
• Partner with stakeholders to build and execute category strategies and ways of working processes.
• Engage and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of projects.
• Support the enhancement of procurement processes, systems, and practices to achieve greater efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Manage negotiation of pricing and commercial terms in contracts with suppliers that adhere to Sol's procurement policies and standards and meet the end user requirements, focused on cost competitiveness and cost transparency, and leveraging buying power, for assigned projects.

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of Indirect Procurement experience specifically in Marketing and Creative categories
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Procurement processes and end-to-end Supply Chain Operations.
• Strong skills in relationship building and supplier relationship management.
• Supplier contract management skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently.
• Effective problem solving and project management skills.
• Organized and keen on details and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to occasionally travel for supplier visits, up to ~5%
• Beauty industry or Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred.
• CPSM, CPM, CSP, or Six Sigma certifications preferred, not required.

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• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [email protected].