THE COMPANY

Our client is a health and beauty accessories business.

THE POSITION

The Global Director of Sourcing is responsible for the strategy and governance of all sourcing activities. Success in this role will be dependent on the ability to effectively engage and influence operational leadership to drive execution workflows; best practices; strong strategic supplier relationships; drive continuous improvement in people, process and technology; and yielding year-over-year improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop procurement and sourcing operations goals and objectives that are aligned with the enterprise vision, mission and guiding principles.
• Measure and track key performance indicators, identify root causes of inefficiencies and create timely countermeasures as well as permanent corrective actions or process improvements.
• Identify, manage and respond to any domestic and regional-specific supplier requirements.
• Primary negotiator and contracts reviewer for all sourcing activities to direct spend, MRO and services. Provide summary and recommendations for contractual decisions.
• Develop, encourage and ensure adherence to all policies and contracts, which support the overall business objectives of the company.
• Identify critical success factors and engage with the business units to ensure execution of efficient and effective supplier sourcing and contracting activities to meet business stakeholder requirements and needs.
• Assist the business unit stakeholders with the creation and communication of savings targets
• Support engagement owners and users in the region to address performance issues and risk events.
• Develop the reporting and data analysis for the procurement and sourcing activities; measure and track the value that’s delivered to the business units.
• Optimize supplier relationships by understanding the terms and pricing of supplier contracts, defining buying channels and ensuring compliance to purchasing policies.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain, engineering or finance.
• At least 15 years of increasing levels of responsibility in Global Sourcing and Procurement, preferably in the personal care, beauty / cosmetics, chemicals or related CPG space.
• In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing of high-volume plastic components (bottles, closures, ap / deo sticks, etc.) and the respective manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge and relationship with the Asian (mostly China) supplier community for components, raw materials and contract manufacturing of a broad range of personal care products and secondary packaging services.
• Private equity ownership experience is a plus.