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Description
Purpose: To lead the company's sourcing and procurement strategies with a focus on value creation, supplier partnerships, cost savings, and operational excellence. This role ensures that the procurement function is a proactive business partner that supports innovation, compliance, and growth through high-integrity supplier relationships and optimized sourcing practices.
Location: Company Headquarters | Reports to: President
What Success Looks Like
Strategic Procurement That Aligns with Business Growth
You design and lead a global sourcing strategy that secures cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply of materials including fragrances, essential oils, flavors, and chemicals. Your strategy actively contributes to business growth and profitability by aligning procurement with broader organizational goals.
Reliable Supplier Partnerships That Drive Innovation
You cultivate strong, long-term relationships with suppliers across the globe. These partnerships are characterized by trust, performance, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement, risk mitigation, cost control, and innovation.
Team Leadership that Drives Excellence
You lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, empowering them with clear expectations, real-time coaching, and professional development. Your team embodies best-in-class sourcing practices and collaborates seamlessly across departments.
Data-Driven Financial and Operational Stewardship
You operate with strong financial acumen-managing department budgets, tracking KPIs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You use market data, spend analysis, and performance metrics to guide sound procurement decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Agility
You are a connector-working closely with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure materials support new product development, compliance, and production timelines. You help navigate trade-offs and drive shared success.
Forward-Thinking and Resilient Sourcing
You stay ahead of global supply trends and proactively manage risk. Your sourcing approach integrates sustainability, compliance, and ethical standards. You adapt quickly to changes in market dynamics and supply availability without disruption.
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