Sourcing Manager-Beauty/Manufacturer-LA

Our Client is a Personal Care Product Manufacturing company in LA. They are seeking a strong Sourcing Manager. This role is on site full time.

Responsibilities

Source new components, accessories, cosmetics for multiple projects with short lead times.
Identify potential suppliers and conduct thorough evaluations to assess their capabilities, reliability, and quality standards.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering partnerships based on trust, reliability, and mutual benefits.
Manage catalog and custom sourcing projects for all beauty-related products.
Research new product ideas, acquire samples and establish product specs, select, and negotiate with suppliers, and obtain approval from the Product Development and Sales Teams.
Complete the customer project and price quote in a timely manner.
Review prototypes and production samples for compliance of specifications.
Interface with Product Development, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Logistics and Warehouse on initial product part purchase order requirements.
Collaborate closely with internal departments to understand their sourcing needs, specifications, and requirements.

Required skills

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain management principles.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership and team management skills.

Requirements

Current International Turnkey & Gift Seft Sourcing experience in the personal care/beauty industry!!!!!
Proven experience as a Sourcing Manager or in a similar procurement role.
Proven ability to work successfully in a deadline driven environment with a sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement processes.
Strong understanding of contract laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards.

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