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• 繁體 日本語 한국어 Search jobs Home / Job Search / 254836 Manager, Direct Sourcing, L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Clark, NJ, New Jersey Apply now Back Permanent New Jersey Clark, NJ Sourcing Full
• Time 02-Sep-2026

Job Title:

Manager, Direct Sourcing, L'Oréal

Dermatological Beauty Location:

Clark, NJ A Day in the Life Reporting to the Director, Direct Sourcing LDB, you will drive sourcing excellence for our pioneering dermatological beauty brands. You will act as the strategic link between suppliers, plants, and brands to secure launches, optimize costs, and mitigate operational risks.

Launch & Operations :

Partner with packaging and supply chain teams to secure product launches, manage quotations, and align supplier capacity.

Value Creation :

Lead Money-to-Value (MTV) initiatives to improve gross margin beyond Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and drive benchmarking.

Financial Management :

Own pricing parameter updates in SAP (ADA), resolve invoice discrepancies, and prepare key budget performance updates.

Supplier Relationship Management :

Mitigate supply chain risks, proactively resolve bottlenecks, and act as the escalation point during service crises. We Are Looking For An ambitious and analytical sourcing professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the curiosity to navigate complex environments:

Direct Sourcing Expertise :

Strong purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG environment.

Financial & Analytical Rigor :

High aptitude for data analysis, budget forecasting, and cost-control metrics.

Negotiation & Influencing :

Proven ability to negotiate agreements and persuade cross-functional partners.

Agile Problem Solving :

Excellent crisis-management skills with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

Collaboration :

Ability to cultivate trust and build strong networks with diverse internal teams and global suppliers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Professional experience in purchasing or direct sourcing, ideally within an FMCG, packaging, or manufacturing environment. Strong financial acumen with a high capacity for data analysis and budget forecasting. Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and external suppliers. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, with an aptitude for learning digital sourcing tools and ERP databases (such as SAP).

What's In It For You:

Salary Range:

$90,200

• $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan) Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

) Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance) Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!) Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads) Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [email protected] . If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

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