Indirect Purchases Manager

Indirect Purchases Manager - Corporate - Mexico CityHello, we’re L’Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.A Day in the LifeAs the Indirect Purchases Manager you will be responsible for developing the vision in line with the Business Stakeholder priorities (spend of $2,200 M MXN). You and your team will manage the implementation of the sourcing strategies across L’Oréal MEX (Business Services and Retail & Promotion categories).You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, continuous cost and performance improvement and market innovation.You will manage 5 direct reports and will be responsible for their development plan and performance evaluation. You will report directly into the L’Oréal MEX Indirect Purchases Director.**Your Responsibilities**:- Develop strong relationships with your key stakeholders, be recognized as a valued partner and influence business decisions.- In partnership with stakeholders, define Sourcing strategies for the next 2-3 years- Translate and prioritize GLOBAL and LATAM’s Sourcing strategies and implement accordingly in Mexico based on business needs and market.- Lead a broad range of commercial and business contract negotiations working closely with L’Oréal’s Legal counsel and Business Stakeholders.- Manage/consolidate category spend analytics and financial reporting- Manage a strong Supplier Relationship program with your category partners and strategic suppliers through a Joint Business Plan and Quarterly Business Review- Design sourcing content to fuel My Market to better serve our business and stakeholders- Measure strategic vendors performance through accurate Key Performance Indicators to assure best in class service/delivery to L’Oréal- Assure internal controls compliance/sourcing excellence for all purchases in Mexico**Your Skills**:- Excellent leadership and people-development skills- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional teams and influence decision- Strong project management, negotiation and analytical skills.- Autonomous with high level of drive and energy- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills**Your Experience / Education**:- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, category expertise, or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred (as a plus)- 5-10 years’ experience in strategic sourcing and category management- 5+ years’ experience within the category- 3+ years’ people leadership experience- Additional Languages Skills: English (Fluent)What’s In It For You- Empowerment from Day 1: Take real responsibility and make an impact from the start.- A Culture of Innovation: Be part of a team that values creativity, bold ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit.- Diversity and Inclusion: Thrive in an environment where every voice is heard, and every difference is celebrated.- Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to something bigger—our brands are committed to societal and environmental causes that make a real difference.Who We AreL’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.