Associate Sourcing Manager

Summary

Join OLAPLEX, a leading beauty company, as an Associate Sourcing Manager. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives across various categories, including packaging and indirect materials. This role involves managing sourcing projects to find top-tier suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing, and implement effective sourcing strategies. You will ensure the supply base supports business growth while meeting service, quality, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate possesses at least 4-5 years of relevant sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP solutions and Microsoft Excel. OLAPLEX offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary of $70,000-$80,000, an annual bonus, flexible paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 4-5 years of related sourcing experience
• Skilled negotiator
• Experience working with ERP solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to problem-solve and work effectively under pressure

Responsibilities

• Execute RFPs and RFIs to continually improve the supplier network strength while reducing costs
• Complete Scorecard process for all vendor awards
• Assist in new vendor onboardings
• Partner with Sourcing Manager to negotiate and execute vendor contracts
• Communicate with NPD Ops Manager to meet deadlines and execute NPD Sourcing for packaging
• Contribute towards enterprise wide fuel for growth initiatives
• Follow strategic sourcing policy
• Investigate alternate sources of supply to major product categories; assess supplier capacities and skill sets
• Understand ongoing market insight and knowledge on current on all changes associated with the selected commodities, vendors/suppliers, market conditions, and pricing domestically and internationally
• Partner with Sourcing Manager to evaluate + address supply constraints to meet needs of regional or global markets
• Comply with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines including company policies and departmental procedures
• Prepare cost analysis for review with Sourcing Manager

Benefits

• The annual base pay for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount