Senior Manager for Procurement responsible for sourcing across Wella Brands in North America. Driving strategy and managing supplier relations in the beauty industry.
About the role
- Senior Analyst managing end-to-end sourcing and contracting negotiations for Professional Services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive consensus on vendor selection and contract terms.
Responsibilities
- Run and lead end-to-end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection and contract negotiations in the Professional Services Category
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure timely decision-making
- Research and advise Guardian stakeholders on supplier options, deal structuring and other deal aspects, including deal duration, selection criteria and supplier KPIs
- Create evaluation sheets and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive to consensus on supplier selection
- Providing detailed analysis of supplier proposals to stakeholders, including pricing and business terms
- Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in technology, Finance, Legal, or Business
- 8 - 10 years’ sourcing and contract negotiations experience required
- Experience handling technology and non-technology professional services sourcing projects
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters
- Ability to redline contracts to ensure proper capture of business terms in the contracts
- Demonstrated analytical and contract negotiation skills
- Empathy & Active Listening – Build trust and understand stakeholder perspectives
- Clear Communication – Convey complex ideas with clarity and influence across all levels
- Adaptability – Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot strategies when needed
- Collaboration – Work seamlessly across functions, valuing diverse viewpoints
- Integrity & Accountability – Take ownership and act with transparency and fairness
- Problem-Solving Mindset – Tackle challenges with creativity and resilience
- Mentorship & Team Spirit – Support others’ growth and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
- Organizational Alignment- Align with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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