Senior Sourcing Buyer Lazio

Senior Sourcing Buyer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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 LifeAs a

Senior Sourcing Buyer, you will be responsible for executing all indirect

sourcing activities within the portfolio (marketing services, corporate

services, retail and promotions, media and CMI, IT/Electronic Devices, and

Logistics & Industrial) in line with the Group's sourcing strategies and

policies. Reporting

to the Purchasing Director in Italy, within the Finance Department, you will be

a key partner for: creating and managing strategic sourcing RFPs (Request for

Proposal), optimizing costs while improving overall value by evaluating

category trends, stakeholder management, supplier management, contract

negotiation, aligning and reviewing spending, generating performance and

validating with the finance community, market and trend analysis, category

innovations, and proposing/implementing initiatives to contribute to L'Oréal's

sustainability goals. Your

main responsibilities will include:Analysis and Management: Identifying and analyzing business requirements, managing demand, and consolidating spend analysis by category. Relationships and Strategy: Building strong relationships with national and zone category teams, translating global/zone strategies for Italian needs, and contributing to influencing global initiatives. Negotiation and Compliance: Leading Italian RFPs and contract negotiations, ensuring full compliance and protecting the business. Innovation and Sustainability: Developing a deep understanding of the market, proposing sustainable sourcing projects, and contributing to the objectives of sustainability programs. Budget and Relationships: Building budget exercises and financial trends with the finance community, managing strategic relationships with suppliers. We Are Looking ForWe are

looking for a passionate and results-oriented professional with solid

experience in the purchasing sector and a strong team mindset.

The ideal

candidate should possess:Analytical and Financial Skills: Demonstrate a high level of analytical and financial competence. Communication Skills: Possess excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, both in Italian and English. Leadership and Influence: Have strong leadership skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decisions. Autonomy and Dynamism: Be autonomous with a high level of dynamism and energy. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing department and proven experience in any of the reference categories. What's In It For YouA place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential Real responsibilities from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'OréalA place where you can contribute to something bigger!

Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete differenceWho We AreL'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

Finance and Legal Teams are organized in agile and transversal structure to

combine a high level of expertise with a deep understanding of business stakes.

Our teams have seized the full potential of the Data and the Fintech revolution

to reinvent a real-time, highly reactive management of performance that

encompasses all areas of value creation: Data, New Online and Services Business

models, as well as Sustainability. 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.