Global Brand Purchasing Manager

Position Summary:
Drive new launch activities to support brand’s revenue, COGS goals and strategic objectives. Collaborate with brand and value chain teams to ensure new products are executed RFT (right first time). Focus on supplier management at various levels of their organization to ensure adherence to ELC policies, cost requirements, service, and quality. Manage business category or sub-category for total cost management within the brand, including negotiating contracts for new product launches and building a pipeline of projects to improve COGS on base business.
Responsibilities:
1.    Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Management (40%)
•    Identify suppliers for new product launches according to brand needs and supplier performance. Execute competitive bidding with input from cross-functional teams to ensure quality, service, technical expertise, and best cost. 
•    Collaborate on supplier material data with value chain teams to create an agile and resilient supply chain – supporting both inventory goals and cost objectives (MOQ, EMQ, MLS, SLT, PDT). Track key metrics for supplier selection and business awards.
•    Follow the strategic sourcing and business award processes. Effectively present to and align GSM leadership and value chain partners on business award recommendations. 
•    Manage tooling investments for better control of capital acquisitions.
•    Handle supplier chargebacks and quality/service issues with Planning.
•    Assess supplier manufacturing sites regularly to stay updated on capabilities and challenges.
2.    Brand Cost Containment and Launch Execution (40%)
•    Oversee supplier schedules and collaborate with Packaging and third-party planners to ensure on-time delivery.
•    Manage launch costs from feasibility to final award, aligning with COGS targets and inventory goals.
•    Prepare and execute key documentation ("Authorization to Buy," production risk assessments) to ensure timely launches.
•    Review and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) monthly and address any discrepancies.
•    Create purchase orders for indirect spending and manage financial reports.
3.    Value Analysis (20%)
•    Contribute to ideation and execution of value analysis projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Profile:
•    Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, retail-oriented environment, preferably in the cosmetics industry.
•    SAP P2P knowledge, strong communication, data management, and presentation skills.
•    Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and new technologies.
•    Strong project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
•    Bilingual in English and French.